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Billy Dee Williams and Carrie Fisher have reprise their roles in the Star Wars universe for the upcoming film. Star Wars Episode IX will feature Billy Dee Williams as Lando Calrissian and the late Carrie Fisher will star as Leia Organa using unreleased footage intended for 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'. Emotions will surely run high as this is the last installment of the Luke Skywalker saga and of course Mark Hamill will reprise his role as the Jedi.
"Finding a truly satisfying conclusion to the Skywalker saga without her eluded us. We were never going to recast, or use a CG character," director J.J. Abrams said in a statement. "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 by using unseen footage we shot together in Episode VII."
"Finding a truly satisfying conclusion to the Skywalker saga without her eluded us. We were never going to recast, or use a CG character," director J.J. Abrams said in a statement. "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 by using unseen footage we shot together in Episode VII."