“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” Theatrical Poster
The final chapter of the saga from a galaxy far, far away will continue in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (aka Star Wars: Episode IX), which hits theaters on December 20th, 2019.
J.J. Abrams (Star Trek), who is also writing and producing, is back in the director’s chair. Co-writers include Chris Terrio (Justice League), Colin Trevorrow (Jurassic World) and Derek Connolly (King: Skull Island).
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is the follow up to J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), Rian Johnson’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) – and of course – the original Star Wars trilogy created by George Lucas.
Returning cast members include Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Domhnall Gleeson, Kelly Marie Tran, Anthony Daniels, Joonas Suotamo, Mark Hamill and of course, the late Carrie Fisher (by way of unused footage from the previous films).
New cast members include Naomi Ackie, Richard E. Grant, Keri Russell and the return of Billy Dee Williams as Lando Calrissian.
Watch the New TV Spot for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker below:
