Mark Hamill breaks his silence on the use of old footage of Carrie Fisher in Star Wars IX

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Mark Hamill shares touching kissing photo with Carrie Fisher as he breaks his silence on the use of her old footage for Star Wars IX

Published: 10:59 EDT, 30 July 2018 | Updated: 21:30 EDT, 30 July 2018

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Mark Hamill has broken his silence on the use of old footage of Carrie Fisher in Star Wars IX.

The 66-year-old California native took to Twitter to share that it will be 'bittersweet' to not be able to work alongside her; the star died in December 2016.

But the actor, who plays Luke Skywalker in the franchise, noted that at least director JJ Abrams was not 'replaced.'

Moving on: Mark Hamill has broken his silence on the use of old footage of Carrie Fisher in Star Wars IX. The 66-year-old California native took to Twitter to share that it will be 'bittersweet' to not be able to work alongside her; the star died in December 2016

In a post titled 'Our Princess' - she played Princess Leia in the films - he shared two photos with the icon.

One was from The Last Jedi where he was kissing her forehead.

Another was much older, and he was kissing her in that image as well.

The note read: 'It’s bittersweet facing my final chapter without her.

'She is simply irreplaceable. I’m finding solace in the fact that she won’t BE replaced & would love the worldwide outpouring of affection from those who loved her when they heard the news. #CarrieOnForever.'

Sad loss: In a post titled 'Our Princess' - she played Princess Leia in the films - he shared two photos with the icon. One was from The Last Jedi where he was kissing her forehead

He likes to tweet! The 66-year-old California native took to Twitter to share his views; seen in June in LA

On Friday Abrams announced he will use unreleased footage of Fisher in the next Star Wars film to give the latest trilogy a 'satisfying conclusion.'

Lucasfilm and writer-director Abrams shared the news that footage of Fisher shot for 2015's Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be used in the ninth film in the space opera's core trilogies about the Skywalker family.

Filming is scheduled to begin Wednesday in London.

She will be back: JJ Abrams says he will use unreleased footage of Fisher in the next Star Wars film to give the latest trilogy a 'satisfying conclusion.' Seen in The Last Jedi

Fisher died in 2016 at the age of 60 after she finished work on The Last Jedi. She has played Leia Organa since the first Star Wars film, which debuted in 1977.

'Finding a truly satisfying conclusion to the Skywalker saga without her eluded us. We were never going to recast, or use a CG character,' Abrams said in a statement.

'With the support and blessing from her daughter, Billie, we have found a way to honor Carrie’s legacy and role as Leia in Episode IX by using unseen footage we shot together in Episode VII.'

From this one: There was extra footage of Fisher from Force Awakens, which will be used in Star Wars IX. Here she is seen with Harrison Ford's Han Solo

Early days: Carrie with Hamill and Ford in the 1977 hit Star Wars: A New Hope

She said yes: 'With the support and blessing from her daughter, Billie, we have found a way to honor Carrie’s legacy and role as Leia in Episode IX by using unseen footage we shot together in Episode VII,' said Abrams; here Lourd is with Carrie and Debbie Reynolds in 2015

It's not much of a surprise that Billie will also appear in IX, reprising her role as Lieutenant Connix.

The 26-year-old blonde star was in the last two films as well.

Friday's announcement also confirmed that Billy Dee Williams will be returning to the franchise as Lando Calrissian, a hero of the rebellion who hasn't been seen in the latest trilogy.

A younger version of Lando was played by Donald Glover in Solo: A Star Wars Story.

Hamill will also appear in the film.

More of this sly fox: Friday's announcement also confirmed that Billy Dee Williams will be returning to the franchise as Lando Calrissian, a hero of the rebellion who hasn't been seen in the latest trilogy. On the right Billy is seen in June in LA

Back from the past: Mark Hamill, who plays Luke Skywalker, will also appear in the film

This guy never goes out of style: Anthony Daniels will reprise his role at C-3PO. Naomi Ackie and Richard E. Grant have also joined the cast

Anthony Daniels will reprise his role at C-3PO. Naomi Ackie and Richard E. Grant have also joined the cast.

It is also likely that droid BB-8 will be back.

Other returning cast members include Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Domhnall Gleeson, Kelly Marie Tran and Joonas Suotamo.

Abrams co-wrote Episode IX with Chris Terrio. John Williams will return to score the film.

Star Wars: Episode IX is set to be released December 2019.

This comes on the heels of the spinoff movie Solo: A Star Wars Story which was released in May to mixed reviews.

Happy with the results: 'Finding a truly satisfying conclusion to the Skywalker saga without her eluded us. We were never going to recast, or use a CG character,' Abrams said in a statement. Seen in 2016