Despite rumors, Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia will NOT return to the Star Wars franchise. She will NOT be digitally recreated, like in Rogue One!!!
Flip and get more details on what will become of Princess Leia in Star Wars…
CelebNMovies247.com has just learned that Princess Leia aka Carrie Fisher will NOT be digitally recreated like she was in Rogue One.
Carrie Fisher’s death took us all by surprise. We all felt like a part of us is gone after her mother, Debbie Reynolds, announced her daughter Carrie had passed away at 60. Then Hollywood and fans everywhere were STUNNED by the news that Debbie Reynolds died from heartbreak, which triggered a stroke, one day after Carrie’s death. Two Hollywood icon’s in 2 days.
RUMORS were swirling like a wildfire out of control about her character in the Star Wars movies, Princess Leia/General Leia Organa returning digitally. Lucasfilm felt is was necessary to issue a statement to set the record straight.
Lucasfilm issuing an unexpected statement dismissing allegations the late actress would be appear in more Star Wars projects.
The statement issued on Starwars.com reads as follows:
“We don’t normally respond to fan or press speculation, but there is a rumour circulating that we would like to address. We want to assure our fans that Lucasfilm has no plans to digitally recreate Carrie Fisher’s performance as Princess or General Leia Organa.”
“Carrie Fisher was, is, and always will be a part of the Lucasfilm family. She was our princess, our general, and more importantly, our friend. We are still hurting from her loss. We cherish her memory and legacy as Princess Leia, and will always strive to honour everything she gave to Star Wars.”
CGI was used to bring Carrie’s Princess Leia to life in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. The film was released in December (16), prior to her death. As for, Carrie Fisher, she had just finished shooting Star Wars: Episode VIII. Her character was to be in Star Wars IX, but now rumors claim that Billie Lord’s character might take over in place of General Leia Organa. the film set for release this December (17).
Lucasfilm head Kathleen Kennedy + Colin Trevorrow, who is directing 2019’s Star Wars: Episode IX, to meet. Kennedy and Trevorrow are expected to discuss the future of the franchise following Carrie’s death.
