On July 6, 2018, it was reported that Keri Russell was in early talks for a role in "Episode IX". On July 9, "The Hollywood Reporter" reported that Billy Dee Williams was confirmed to reprise the role of Lando Calrissian. On July 27, the official casting announcement was made, including the return of Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong'o, Domhnall Gleeson, Kelly Marie Tran, Joonas Suotamo, Billie Lourd, Mark Hamill, and Anthony Daniels, with Naomi Ackie and Richard E. Grant joining the cast. The same announcement confirmed Williams' return and that Carrie Fisher would posthumously portray Leia Organa using unreleased footage from "The Force Awakens". Lucasfilm also initially had plans to include unseen footage of Fisher from "The Last Jedi", but it was ultimately not used in the film. It was announced later the same day that Russell had joined the cast. It was reported that the character Yoda would also return. On April 12th, at the 2019 Star Wars Celebration, the title for "Episode IX" was confirmed to be "The Rise of Skywalker." Principal photography began on August 1, 2018 and wrapped on February 15, 2019. "The Rise of Skywalker" was released in the United States on December 20, 2019.