Matt Smith cast in Star Wars: Episode IX

Matt Smith has been cast in 'Star Wars: Episode IX'.



The 'Doctor Who' star has reportedly signed up for a key role in the upcoming instalment of the science fiction franchise, which has begun production in the UK.



Smith will appear alongside returning characters Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, and Adam Driver in the movie, Variety reports.



The late Carrie Fisher is set to make her final appearance in a 'Star Wars' movie in 'Episode IX' and it will be "magical", according to her brother Todd.



He said: "My sister and Princess Leia are the same thing. And the idea of that story stopping and her not carrying forward is very disturbing to me ... It is awesome that it worked out this way and, thanks to director J.J. Abrams, this is going to be very magical and important to us all.”