'The Rise of Skywalker' Press Conference Recap

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By: Dominic Jones

The cast and principle crew members of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker gathered in Los Angeles to hold a press conference promoting the film's released later this month.  The conference was moderated by Selma and A Wrinkle In Time director Ava DuVarney, and featured director JJ Abrams, co-writer Chris Terio, and producer and Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, as well as cast members Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Keri Russel, Billy Dee Williams, Naomi Ackie, Richard E. Grant, Kelly Marie Tran, and Anthony Daniels.

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New 'The Rise of Skywalker' Cast & Crew Interviews

By: Dominic Jones

The final installment in the sequel trilogy, and the Skywalker Saga as a whole, hits theaters next month and the cast and crew want to make sure you know about it.  Many members of the cast and crew have been out and about lately and answering questions about Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.  We've compiled some highlights from their interviews, including talk shows and fan Q&As, and featured them below,

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New Image Of Zorii Bliss From 'The Rise Of Skywalker' Released

By: Dominic Jones

Lucasfilm and Entertainment Weekly have released a new image from the upcoming film Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker, which hits theaters in December.  The image features Zorii Bliss, the mysterious, helmeted character played by Keri Russell.  In the image, Zorii appears to be holding up some sort of coin (or other type of small disk) and showing it to someone who has their back to the camera (based on the hair, I'm going to guess its Oscar Isaac as Poe Dameron).  Check it out below,

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The Cast Of 'The Rise Of Skywalker' Discuss The New Footage, Rey And Kylo's Relationship, And More

By: Dominic Jones

With the reveal of the new footage from Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker at D23 Expo, there are  many questions that need to be asked.  Fortunately many of the people with the answers were on hand and doing interviews, unfortunately (as expected) their answers offered only more questions.  Director JJ Abrams and Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, as well as cast members Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Kelly Marie Tran, Keri Russel, and Anthony Daniels took part in several interviews covering what was revealed and what's still to come when the film hits theaters this December.

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Keri Russell Says Her 'Episode IX' Character Has "The Coolest Costume"

By: Dominic Jones

One of the new characters we'll be meeting in Star Wars Episode IX, is a character played by Keri Russell (The Americans, Felicity).  Russell's character remains shrouded in secret, however the actress appeared on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert last night and host Stephen Colbert did his best to get some details about the film from Russel.  She didn't say much, however she say, "I do have the coolest costume."  You can see the full interview below,

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BREAKING: 'Star Wars Episode IX' Cast Revealed, Filming Begins Next Week (Updated!)

By: Dominic Jones

Lucasfilm has officially announced the full cast of Star Wars Episode IX and confirmed that the film will begin shooting next week on August 1st at Pinewood Studios in London, England.  The announcement revealed that newcomers to the saga Naomi Ackie and Richard E. Grant will join the cast, which also sees Billy Dee Williams reprise his role as Lando Calrissian from The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. 

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Rumor: Keri Russell In Talks To Appear in 'Star Wars Episode IX'

By: Dominic Jones

With production about the begin on Star Wars Episode IX, the final installment in the sequel trilogy, the film is looking to add a new major character to its cast.  Variety is reporting that Keri Russell (Felicity, The Americans) is in talks to appear in a "action-heavy" role in the JJ Abrams directed film.  Russell and Abrams previously worked together on the series Felicity, which was created by Abrams and starred Russell in the titular role, and the 2006 film Mission Impossible III.  Details about her role in Episode IX remain shrouded in secrecy.

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