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4. Keri Russell's Mystery Character - Star Wars Episode IX

Keri Russell The Americans
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The Role: We know almost nothing about the role as of yet, but J.J. Abrams' old pal Keri Russell has landed a meaty part in the hugely-anticipated capper to the Star Wars sequel trilogy.

Reports indicate the role involves "action-heavy fight scenes", but that's it.

Why You Should Be Excited: Russell is a world-class actress and has proven her exceptional versatility on FX's hit show The Americans, so she'll be a fine fit for the Star Wars universe.

There's already been a ton of fan speculation about the nature of her role, namely whether or not she'll end up being Rey's (Daisy Ridley) mother, but fingers crossed that Kylo Ren's (Adam Driver) proclamation holds firm and she's a character wholly unrelated to Rey.

Either way, Russell will bring her usual conviction and physicality to the part without question. We probably won't hear much more about her role for a while, but it's intriguing casting all the same.

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