NSYNC Cut Out From The Attack of the Clones
Including popular stars in a movie will help boost its publicity. As to George Lucas’ daughter’s request, he invited the members of the world-renowned NSYNC to make at least a very brief cameo in the prequel, Attack of the Clones. This happened while they were on break from their 2001 PopOdyssey tour.
Lance Bass and Justin Timberlake sadly declined the offer. However, the rest of the band agreed to dress up as Jedi knights. They also took part in an actual battle, fighting droids in the Geonosis battle. Joey Fatone, the member of the band, remembered that the only instruction they were given is, “Pretend like you’re fighting droids. Unfortunately, their scene didn’t make it to the final cut.