Still, it raises questions about what Leia’s future on film will entail after Episode VIII.
It’s obviously a major priority for all involved that Fisher’s memory is respected and remembered, and it sounds like Disney is on the right path by not altering her Last Jedi performance in any way.
The real test comes when they reveal the plans for Star Wars 9.
Since that installment won’t come out until 2019, Lucasfilm still has time to put something in place, but they are going to have to make a decision sooner or later.