A Star Wars: The Last Jedi tie-in comic book will explore the history of the new planet Crait, revealing it as a former base prospect for the Rebellion in the original trilogy.
Aside from the characters, The Last Jedi will also feature a bevy of new planets, most notably the casino-style Canto Bight and salt flat expanse Crait. While it’s new to fans, however, Crait has a big place in the Star Wars canon dating back to the Rebellion; it was previously scouted by the Skywalker twins during the events of the original trilogy as a possible Rebel Alliance base.
In The Last Jedi, the Resistance takes up residence in the former mining colony at the last minute while on the run from the First Order, meaning them settling is certainly a last resort.
The film will also feature a trio of Star Wars newcomers making their debuts: Laura Dern, Benicio del Toro, and Kelly Marie Tran, who play Vice Admiral Amilyn Holdo, DJ, and Rose respectively.