According to Variety, Doctor Who alum Matt Smith is among the newest names to join the growing cast of Star Wars: Episode IX. No word on if The Crown star will be joining The First Order or helping out the Resistance.
The film that is now in production and the cast is ever-growing. Smith is joining newcomers Keri Russell, Richard E. Grant, Dominic Monaghan, and Naomi Ackie. Returning cast members including Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, and Adam Driver. Billy Dee Williams is reprising his role as Lando Calrissian, and Mark Hamill is returning as Luke Skywalker. Carrie Fisher will be featured as Leia Organa, using previously unreleased footage shot for The Force Awakens.
Star Wars: Episode IX is set for release on December 20th, 2019 with Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ J.J. Abrams directing.
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