STAR WARS - Episode VIII: The Last Jedi is an upcoming American film written and directed by Rian Johnson. It is the second film in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, following STAR WARS - Episode VII: The Force Awakens (2015). The film is produced by Lucasfilm and will be distributed by Walt Disney Studios.
It stars Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong'o, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Gwendoline Christie, and Andy Serkis in returning roles. New cast members include Benicio del Toro, Laura Dern, and Kelly Marie Tran in unconfirmed roles. Actress Carrie Fisher died in December 2016, making The Last Jedi her final film role.
Other cast members include Peter Mayhew and Joonas Suotamo, both returning to portray Chewbacca, Mike Quinn as Nien Nunb, Timothy M. Rose as Admiral Ackbar, Billie Lourd as Lieutenant Connix and Simon Pegg as Unkar Plutt, all of whom are reprising their roles. Jimmy Vee will play R2-D2, replacing the late Kenny Baker. Warwick Davis and Noah Segan have been cast in unspecified roles.
Cameos: Tom Hardy will make a cameo appearance as a stormtrooper. Gary Barlow also has a cameo appearance in the film. Gareth Edwards, director of the Star Wars Anthology film Rogue One, has a cameo in the film as well.
