It’s official and thanks to StarWars.com, the Episode IX cast list has been announced as well as the announcement that the movie will begin filming at London’s Pinewood Studios on August 1, 2018. J.J. Abrams of course, returns to direct the final installment of the Skywalker saga, with a script by Abrams and co-writer Chris Terrio. But that’s not the biggest news, the movie will see the role of Leia Organa once again played by Carrie Fisher, using previously unreleased footage shot for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Also returning will be Mark Hamill, who’s role of Luke Skywalker will continue! Returning cast members were also announced and they include Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Domhnall Gleeson, Kelly Marie Tran, Joonas Suotamo, and Billie Lourd as well as Anthony Daniels, and Billy Dee Williams, who will reprise his role as Lando Calrissian. Mark Reilly and Kristian Harloff break down the announcement and speculate on what other characters might return in the future. Make sure you COMMENT with your thoughts about Lando’s return. Remember to LIKE and SHARE this video on your social media and SUBSCRIBE to the channel for more news videos like this! Follow Reilly: https://twitter.com/ReillyAround Follow Kristian: https://twitter.com/KristianHarloff Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColliderVideo Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/ColliderVideo Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/colliderdotcom As the online source for movies, television, breaking news, incisive content, and imminent trends, Collider is more than an essential destination. Visit Collider: http://collider.com Follow the site on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Collider Subscribe to the SCHMOES KNOW channel: https://youtube.com/schmoesknow And for even more great Collider content, check out our weekly schedule below and follow the links to peruse episodes both old and new. We’re your go-to destination for all things fandom. You can also subscribe to our podcasts on iTunes using the links below or at http://podcastone.com/network/Collider COLLIDER MOVIE TALK - Weekdays 12PM ET / 9AM PT Entertainment News, Roundtable discussion and debate Youtube: http://bit.ly/29BRtOO iTunes: https://apple.co/2GtECgt COLLIDER HEROES - Mondays & Wednesdays 5PM ET / 2PM PT The latest news and speculation in the world of comic book movies, television, and graphic novels Youtube: http://bit.ly/29F4Job iTunes: https://apple.co/2Ioznj5 COLLIDER JEDI COUNCIL - Thursdays 5PM ET / 2PM PT What's new in the Star Wars universe and what we can expect from all the upcoming movies, novels, comics and more Youtube: http://bit.ly/29v5wVi iTunes: https://apple.co/2JccnF6 MOVIE TRIVIA SCHMOEDOWN - Tuesdays & Fridays 5PM ET / 2PM PT Head-to-head game show that turns trivia into a fierce competition Youtube: http://bit.ly/29C2iRV iTunes: https://apple.co/2pZRhBL Plus MOVIE & TV REVIEWS, INTERVIEWS, BREAKING NEWS, EDITORIALS, MAILBAG, MOVIE COMMENTARIES and much more each week. Subscribe today! http://bit.ly/2z80n4O And the COLLIDER PODCAST NETWORK featuring 1-ON-1 WITH KRISTIAN HARLOFF: https://apple.co/2GN9SKZ and the COLLIDER FACTORY FEED: https://apple.co/2q27BkI