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Simon John Pegg (né Beckingham; 14 February 1970) is an English actor, comedian and screenwriter. He came to prominence in the UK as the co-creator of the Channel 4 sitcom Spaced (1999–2001), directed by Edgar Wright. He and Wright co-wrote the films Shaun of the Dead (2004), Hot Fuzz (2007), and The World's End (2013), known collectively as the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy, all of which saw Wright directing and Pegg starring alongside Nick Frost. Pegg and Frost also wrote and starred in the sci-fi comedy film Paul (2011). Pegg is one of the few performers to have achieved what Radio Times calls the "Holy Grail of Nerd-dom", having played popular supporting characters in Doctor Who (2005), Star Trek as Montgomery "Scotty" Scott (2009–2016), and Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015). He stars as Benji Dunn in the Mission: Impossible film series (2006–present). He provided the voice of Buck in Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009), Ice Age: Collision Course(2016), and The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild (2022).

In the far reaches of space, the mining corporation Deep Rock Galactic sends its bravest dwarven miners to extract valuable resources from the most dangerous planets in the galaxy. When a routine mission to the planet Hoxxes IV goes awry, a team of four unlikely heroes—Driller, Engineer, Gunner, and Scout—must navigate treacherous caves, fend off swarms of alien creatures, and uncover a dark secret that threatens not only their survival but the future of the entire galaxy. With their trusty tools, heavy weaponry, and unbreakable camaraderie, the dwarves will face their greatest challenge yet. But as the depths grow darker and the enemies more relentless, they’ll learn that some treasures come at a cost too high to pay. Deep Rock Galactic is a high-octane, action-packed adventure that combines explosive battles, heart-pounding suspense, and the unshakable bond of brotherhood. Get ready to dig deep, fight hard, and leave no dwarf behind.
