In fact, Fisher herself was very vocal about wanting to have more of the narrative spotlight on her after Star Wars: The Force Awakens lent itself to Han Solo’s return and eventual end, while the upcoming Star Wars: The Last Jedi is geared towards Luke Skywalker’s personal arc.
I know they’re going to try and find a way to close her story in [Episode IX] that gives her the respect she deserves, because [Han Solo] was more prominent in [The Force Awakens], Luke’s a little more prominent in [The Last Jedi], and certainly Leia was meant to be more prominent in [Episode IX].
Star Wars: Episode IX will give Leia the proper send-off that she deserves, Mark Hamill shares.
It is no secret that General Organa was supposed to have a more prominent role in Episode IX.