As-yet-untitled ninth episode of «Star wars» was officially joined by new stellar names – and some old, which we have not counted.
Yesterday Lucasfilm called full cast of the latest «star» trilogy. Their roles will return mark Hamill, whose Luke Skywalker — spoiler alert — died heroically in the «Last Jedi», and Billy Dee Williams, who played in the original trilogy , Lando Calrissianand, but Carrie Fisher has been a continuous Leia, who died in the 2016 year.
Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Billy Dee Williams on set.
As reported in an official statement, J. J. Abrams, Leah will return to the screens with unused material remaining after the filming of «the force awakens«. He stressed that in any case would not take on the role of the new actress or use computer graphics.
«We are infinitely loved Carrie Fisher, and had no idea how to adequately complete Saga Skywalker without her. <…> With the full support and blessing of her daughter, Billy, we found a way to honor the legacy of Carrie and the role of Leia in «episode IX,» said Abrams.
In addition, the cast will join Naomi EKI («Lady Macbeth»), Richard Grant («Dracula Bram Stoker», «Downton Abbey») and Carrie Russell («the Americans»). John Boyega, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Daisy Ridley and daughter Billie Fisher Lourdes will also return to their roles.
The music for the final film will re-write John Williams, the composer of the previous eight parts and gave us awesome legendary «Imperial March«. According to Williams, the last Chapter in the history of Skywalker most likely will be his last episode of «Star wars».
«Episode IX» will be released in December 2019.
