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Jan 8, 2020 · The Booksmart actor portrayed one of the franchise’s most iconic characters, Leia Organa, in one the film’s heartwarming scenes — and, with a little help from CGI, no one really noticed.
Jan 9, 2020 · Actor Billie Lourd as Lieutenant Kaydel Connix stands next to her mom Carrie Fisher playing General Leia in the new Star Wars films. Lucasfilm Leia Organa is a pivotal character in...
Jan 8, 2020 · Billie Lourd filled in for late mom Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia during a flashback sequence in "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker."
- Drew Weisholtz
Lourd played the role of Lieutenant Connix in the 2015 Star Wars sequel film The Force Awakens. [19] [20] On The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2017, she said that she auditioned for the lead role of Rey, which ultimately went to Daisy Ridley. [21]
- Leia's Role & Death in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
- How The Rise of Skywalker Reused Force Awakens Footage
- CGI De-Aged Leia and Force Ghost Leia
At the beginning of The Rise of Skywalker, Leia is revealed to be training Rey in the ways of the Jedi, with Rey referring to Leia with the title of "Master." She hands Rey Luke's lightsaber as Rey goes to run a training course, a moment that appeared in some of the trailers for the film. Rey fails to complete the course, and returns Luke's lightsa...
In order to bring General Leia back, J. J. Abrams used recycled footage, most of which came from only eight minutes of unused film from The Force Awakens. Abrams also reportedly used some footage from The Last Jedi, according to Carrie Fisher's brother Todd, although the exact amount of film that was available to him is unclear. This meant that whi...
When Luke's Force Ghost gives Rey Leia's lightsaber on Ahch-To, there is a brief flashback that shows Leia completing her Jedi training. Both Luke and Leia wear helmets that cover their face as Leia fights with a blue lightsaber, while Luke fights with the green lightsaber from The Return of the Jedi. After Leia knocks Luke to the ground, they reve...
- Margaret Maurer
She is the daughter of actress Carrie Fisher, who portrayed Leia Organa. Lourd played Lieutenant Kaydel Ko Connix in Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens, Star Wars: Episode VIII The Last Jedi, and Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker.
Jan 8, 2020 · The Rise of Skywalker writer explains why Kelly Marie Tran had a reduced role. Billie Lourd, the daughter of Carrie Fisher, helped portray young Leia in 'Star Wars: The Rise of...
