Lucasfilm Exploring Options for Leia Character After Carrie Fisher’s Passing

Lucasfilm Exploring Options for Leia Character After Carrie Fisher's Passing

When Carrie Fisher passed away late last year, it left many Star Wars fans wondering about the involvement of her character General Leia Organa in the upcoming Star Wars: Episode VIII and Star Wars: Episode IX. It was previously reported that the actress had completed her filming for the upcoming eighth episode, but a new report from The Hollywood Reporter brings even more questions to the table. Continue reading

Carrie Fisher Had Finished Filming Star Wars: Episode VIII

Carrie Fisher Had Finished Filming Star Wars: Episode VIII

Carrie Fisher’s death on Tuesday at the age of 60 has left some Star Wars fans wondering what will happen to the main saga films. Variety reports that Fisher finished her work on Star Wars: Episode VIII, coming to theaters on December 15, 2017. Because of this, the trade adds that The Walt Disney Company and Lucasfilm will not have to address Fisher’s death until Episode IX begins shooting in 2018, as Princess Leia was originally slated to appear in that production as well.
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