Also reprising their iconic roles for the conclusion are “Star Wars” royalty Mark Hamill as the titular Luke Skywalker, the late Carrie Fisher as Leia Organa (via archive footage), Anthony Daniels as C-3P0 and Billy Dee Williams as Lando Calrissian. It begins by invoking images of Luke Skywalker and Yoda training in “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi,” but Rey (Ridley), looking determined, looks to be alone in a forest-like setting. AdvertisementMore details surrounding the reboot’s epic culmination emerged this summer at Disney’s D23 Expo, where director J.J. Abrams offered a preview joined by the cast — including “Star Wars” newcomer Keri Russell, whose casting last year sparked a flurry of fan theories. “The Americans” alum described her character, Zori Bliss — an “old friend” of Isaac’s Poe Dameron — as “very cool and a little shady. “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” the follow-up to 2015’s “The Force Awakens” and 2017’s “The Last Jedi,” launches into theaters Dec. 20.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 22, 2019 02:03 UTC