Carrie Fisher’s death in late December of last year was a painful and unexpected shock for all, including those in the midst of producing the ongoing Star Wars franchise, with Fisher having already filmed her scenes as General Leia in this year’s The Last Jedi, with Episode IX yet to launch into production.
Despite her brother Todd telling press Fisher would be a part of Episode IX, utilising material recorded for The Last Jedi, this turned out not to be case.
Star Wars: Episode IX hits cinemas 24 May, 2019.
Neither will The Last Jedi be altered in any form to tackle her death.