After meeting with several actresses over the past 2 months, Director J.J. Abrams has decided to cast Keri Russell in the upcoming ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’ .
Keri Russell in ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’
The “Star Wars” role demands action-heavy fight scenes, and Russell’s experience in performing stunts in FX’s “The Americans,” “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,” and “Mission: Impossible.” naturally draws her in.
Keri Russell in Star Wars Episode IX
The shooting is set to begin by the the end of July and more actors are expected to join the series. “Star Wars: Episode IX” is set to be released Dec. 20, 2019.
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