So the subject of how Fisher’s role in the future of the franchise has been a subject of much discussion, with Lucasfilm coming out with an official statement, stating that they currently have “no plans” to recreate General Leia Organa with any CGI assistance.
The untimely death of Carrie Fisher has left a void in the Star Wars universe that isn’t easily mended.
While the actor had completed work on Rian Johnson’s upcoming Star Wars: Episode VIII, her role in the franchise had been upgraded to a major player in the storyline at hand.