Is the story plotline or arc for the Star Wars series going to be overhauled...

bash_bob

I think it's pretty safe to assume that Carrie Fisher had a pretty major role planned for her in the remaining two movies. Is there any official word on how her death impacts the upcoming movies? I read that they already had their footage for the next one shot, but if it was shot with plans for her being in the last one, they will need to change something. Will they write her out with a tragic death using current footage, or CGI her like they...

Originally asked by PoloHoleSet on Stack Exchange (movies) (CC BY-SA 3.0).

uphilltech

Great question — answering as the UphillTech team:

You are correct that Episode VIII, The Last Jedi had wrapped up filming prior to Fisher's death. The offical Star Wars site released the following blurb on July 22, 2016: Director Rian Johnson announced today on the official Star Wars Facebook and Twitter channels that Star Wars: Episode VIII has wrapped shooting. “Final slate of the final shot,” Johnson wrote of an accompanying short video. “VIII is officially wrapped. Thanks to the best cast and crew in the galaxy, and thanks to the fans for all the love and support through the whole process. Cannot wait to put it together and share it with you all!” They also confirmed on January 13, 2017 that they have no plans to use CGI to recreate...

Full answer by Skooba: https://movies.stackexchange.com/a/68971 (CC BY-SA 3.0).

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