Return of the jedi's sister? Rogue One director Gareth Edwards refuses to rule out Princess Leia cameo
The actress playing her has certainly aged since appearing a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.
But director Gareth Edwards refused to rule out a Princess Leia appearance in his forthcoming spin-off film Rogue One.
The English filmmaker insisted he did not 'want to ruin it' by confirming whether Carrie Fisher's famous character would return in the film, though it would certainly make sense as it takes place just before the original Star Wars.
What a Carrie on: Rogue One director Gareth Edwards refused to rule out Fisher's character Princess Leia making an appearance in the forthcoming film
He was directly answered the question after attempting to dance around some others on French TV, saying there will 'technically' be jedis in the forthcoming film, and answering a question on lightsabres by pointing out that Darth Vader has one.
However he changed tack when asked if Leia would appear, only saying 'I don't want to ruin it for people,' according to Cinema Blend. He gave the same response when asked if R2D2 would feature.
However a slight problem in any appearance of the character, as Carrie Fisher was just 19 when the original was filmed.
And though she is arguably well-preserved, it is unlikely many would mistake the 60-year-old actress and author for her younger self.
Slight problem: She may be well-preserved but Carrie would struggle to pass for her 19-year-old self
What a Rogue: Gareth also refused to confirm or deny if R2-D2 will feature in the film
Of course the magic of CGI could come to the rescue, as it was used to render the young Arnold Schwarzenegger from the original film in last year's Terminator Genisys.
In the forthcoming film Felicity Jones plays Jyn Erso, who is recruited by the Rebel Alliance to steal the design schematics of the Galactic Empire's new superweapon the Death Star, which at this point is yet to become an overused franchise cliche.
It is rumoured the film will finish just moments before the original Star Wars begins, after the successful conclusion of the mision.
And as even the most casual of geeks would attest, this sees Princess Leia send R2-D2, along with the plans, to Tattooine to track down Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi in the hope he can deliver them to the Alliance.
Rogue One is slated to appear in cinemas on December 16.
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