J.J. Abrams is reuniting with one of his former Lost stars as Dominic Monaghan has signed on for Star Wars: Episode IX, in the final film in the Skywalker Saga.
According to Deadline, the former Lost and Lord of the Ring star has been cast in the next Star Wars movie, although his role has not been revealed at this time. Monaghan previously worked with Abrams on Lost, where the actor played Charlie Pace for a total of 74 episodes.
“The galaxy far far away has had almost as much influence as the one I live in, so I am delighted to be involved,” Monaghan said.
In addition, it has also been reported that The Americans star Keri Russell would also be joining the cast of Episode IX as well. Russell also worked closely with Abrams. She appeared on the TV series Felicity, which he co-created with Matt Reeves.
As most fans begrudgingly will admit, details about the new additions to Star Wars: Episode IX have been scarce, but the initial press release for the movie did mention a couple actors who would be joining the franchise, along with a slew of familiar faces. Naomi Ackie and Richard E. Grant have signed onto the franchise for the first time, where they will join returning actors Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Domhnall Gleeson, Kelly Marie Tran, Joonas Suotamo, and Billie Lourd.
It was also known that Star Wars icon Mark Hamill will once again reprise the role of Luke Skywalker, and Billy Dee Williams will return to play Lando Calrissian for the first time since the original trilogy. Anthony Daniels will also be returning for the film.
Despite the passing of Carrie Fisher, Leia Organa is set to have a role in the film. As previously announced, the film will used previously unreleased footage of the character from the 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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