The Lord of the Rings’ Dominic Monaghan is set to swap Middle-earth for the galaxy far, far away, with Deadline reporting that he is set to reunite with Lost producer J.J. Abrams on Star Wars: Episode IX.
“The galaxy far far away has had almost as much influence as the one I live in, so I am delighted to be involved,” said Monaghan, whose role is being kept under wraps.
The news comes hot on the heels of the first set photos from Episode IX, which feature Finn (John Boyega), Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac) and Chewbacca (Joonas Suotamo).
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Star Wars: Episode IX is set for release on December 20th 2019 with J.J. Abrams (Star Wars: The Force Awakens) directing a cast that includes Star Wars veterans Daisy Ridley (Rey), Adam Driver (Kylo Ren), John Boyega (Finn), Oscar Isaac (Poe Dameron), Lupita Nyong’o (Maz Kanata), Domhnall Gleeson (General Hux), Kelly Marie Tran (Rose Tico), Joonas Suotamo (Chewbacca), Billie Lourd (Lieutenant Connix), Greg Grunberg (Snap Wexley), Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian) and Carrie Fisher (Leia Organa) as well as new additions Naomi Ackie (Lady Mabeth), Richard E. Grant (Logan), Dominic Monaghan (Lost) and Keri Russell (The Americans).
