Keri Russell cried over script for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Keri Russell stated how the script of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker made her cry.

Some of us, if not most of us, have heard the story. Either a writer, actor or filmmaker has read the script for a movie that is either in the process of filming or is approaching release. The said reader of that film script after having read the story, went on to share their experience to a news outlet and more often than not share their emotional connection with the film script. In this case, actor/dancer, Keri Lynn Russell told The Associated Press how the script for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker made her cry.

The script for Star Wars – Episode IX, given to Russell by director/co-writer, J.J. Abrams, which had also been co-written by Chris Terrio, will end the Skywalker saga. A tale which started with 1977’s Star Wars (or Star Wars – Episode IV: A New Hope.) “When I read [his] script that he wrote I cried,” Russell told AP.

"“I mean who knows what it will turn out to be and I hope it remains true to what he originally wanted.”"

Abrams, who also directed Star Wars: The Force Awakens, whose film and TV production company – Bad Robot – have been involved with the Mission Impossible and Star Trek franchises, opened up on Fast Company about his experiences in handling the new trilogy of Star Wars films after Colin Treverrow’s absence.

Russell, mostly known for TV roles in Felicity and The Americans, joins Episode IX with Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Adam Driver and Oscar Issac as a newcomer, Zori Bliss. She also made appearances in Mission Impossible III and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. Episode IX will also see the return of Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Billy Dee Williams, Ian McDiarmid and Carrie Fisher, marking her last posthumous release.

The Golden Globe winner told AP, who could not give up much information regarding her character, that Abrams is the right person to complete the saga.

"“He’s not trying to change it to be something else.”“He really respects what it is.”"

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, which is set to close the chapter that began with the last two installments, J.J. Abrams is to direct from a screenplay co-written by Chris Terrio. Abrams, Kathleen Kennedy and Michelle Rejwan are producing for Bad Robot and Lucasfilm. Walt Disney Studios will distribute. Episode IX will land in theaters Dec. 20.