Filming starts next week. Here's the cast announcement:
https://www.starwars.com/news/star-w...cast-announced
Either the Keri Russell negotiations fell through, or they're waiting to announce her at a later date.
Billy Dee Williams, Mark Hamill, and Anthony Daniels all confirmed to be returning. Unused footage shot of Carrie Fisher for TFA will be used to allow Princess Leia to appear in the film.
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The role of Leia Organa will once again be played by Carrie Fisher, using previously unreleased footage shot for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. “We desperately loved Carrie Fisher,” says Abrams. “Finding a truly satisfying conclusion to the Skywalker saga without her eluded us. We were never going to recast, or use a CG character. With the support and blessing from her daughter, Billie, we have found a way to honor Carrie’s legacy and role as Leia in Episode IX by using unseen footage we shot together in Episode VII.”
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