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Denis Lawson reportedly returning as Wedge Antilles in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

October 9, 2019 by Gary Collinson

After rejecting the opportunity to return to the X-Wing cockpit for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, it seems that Denis Lawson is set to reprise his role as Wedge Antilles for December’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

Original Trilogy star Lawson (the uncle of Ewan McGregor) previously stated that he turned down Episode VII as “it would have just bored me”, but it seems he’s had a change of heart as Rebel Force Radio is reporting that a representative for the actor offered a solid “Yes” when asked whether he’ll be appearing in the final chapter of the Skywalker Saga.

Wedge Antilles made his debut in 1977’s A New Hope, being the only other X-Wing pilot to survive the Battle of Yavin alongside Luke Skywalker. He returned for The Empire Strikes Back, and was once again a key figure in the attack on the second Death Star in Return of the Jedi.

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Are you excited about the prospect of seeing Wedge Antilles back on the big screen for The Rise of Skywalker? Let us know your thoughts in the comments or on social media @flickeringmyth…

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is set for release on December 19th 2019 in the UK and December 20th 2019 in North America 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 Macbeth), Richard E. Grant (Logan), Dominic Monaghan (Lost), and Keri Russell (The Americans).

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: denis lawson, Star Wars, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

About Gary Collinson

Gary Collinson is a film, TV and digital content producer and writer, who is the founder of the pop culture website Flickering Myth and producer of the gothic horror feature film 'The Baby in the Basket' and the upcoming suspense thriller 'Death Among the Pines'.

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