Overview

• Fan speculation intensified after Billie Lourd posted an Instagram story reading “The Force is with me y’all” on September 2.
• Neither Lucasfilm nor Disney has announced any plan for Leia’s return or for Lourd to assume the role.
• Billie Lourd previously appeared in the sequel trilogy as Lieutenant Kaydel Ko Connix, giving her an existing Star Wars connection.
• Ideas circulating online include potential appearances in Ahsoka, a future theatrical film, or a Disney+ series centered on Leia.
• Some fans suggest using digital face recreation of Carrie Fisher over Lourd’s performance, while others argue Leia should remain solely Fisher’s role.