Keri Russell Joins 'Star Wars Episode IX'

  • 6 years ago
ComicBook.com reports that Keri Russell has joined the cast of Star Wars Episode IX.
The casting report claims that "The role calls for action-heavy fight scenes."
Russell's work on the Americans has improved her action heavy fighting chops.
Russell will likely provide a strong and veteran female presence in the film.
JJ Abrams and Russell have worked together before.
Abrams created the TV series Felicity, which was Russell's break out role.

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