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Carrie Fisher to Appear in 'Star Wars: Episode IX' With Previously Unused Footage; Here's What We Know So Far


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One of the big mysteries surrounding Star Wars: Episode IX has been how the movie will handle the death of Carrie Fisher. And in turn how the franchise would say goodbye to Leia. Well, now we know: J.J. Abrams will employ unused footage of Fisher shot for Star Wars: The Force Awakens to create the character's final appearance, according to an official report from Lucasfilm. Abrams says of the decision: "We desperately loved Carrie Fisher. Finding a truly satisfying conclusion to the Skywalker saga without her eluded us. We were never going to recast or use a CG character. With the support and blessing from her daughter, Billie, we have found a way to honor Carrie’s legacy and role as Leia in Episode IX." In addition to the return of Leia, her brother Luke...
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