Star Wars: Episode IX has already added a number of new additions to its cast, and now comes word from That Hashtag Show that Lucasfilm and director J.J. Abrams are on the lookout for an actress for a new supporting role.
According to the site, the studio is seeking an actress aged between 27 and 35 of any ethnicity for a character referred to as Karina, described as “a younger Charlize Theron with street smarts, a sharp wit, a good sense of humor, solid comedic timing and a strong voice.”
The report also goes on to suggest that Lupita Nyong’o’s Maz Kanata will be back for the new movie, although it’s unclear whether her role will be significant, or just a brief cameo a la Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
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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), Matt Smith (Doctor Who) and Keri Russell (The Americans).
