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Things We Saw Today: So Fans Think They Spotted Matt Smith in Star Wars

Rachel Leishman

Published: Oct 18, 2019 06:02 pm

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Matt Smith as an alien is something we’ve all come to know. From his big leap into the suspenders of the Eleventh Doctor on Doctor Who to being the Skynet we’ve feared in the Terminator franchise, Smith is no stranger to fandom and sci-fi elements. So the announcement that he was heading to a galaxy far, far away in a secret role in The Rise of Skywalker wasn’t exactly surprising.

Now, however, it seems as if we are finally getting a new look at what Matt Smith could potentially be in Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker. And honestly … I have some issues with it, mainly because I just want Smith to be able to look like himself in this.

If this is, in fact, Matt Smith, then I honestly have to laugh.

MATT SMITH IS REALLY IN THE MOVIE OMGGGGG IM SO HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/9FIRBfk0c0

— (@roguewn) October 15, 2019

As someone who prides themselves on a pure love of Matt Smith, I have to say that this does look like it could be him. It’s in the eyes. But then again, I could be wrong. I just wish Matt Smith could look like … you know, Matt Smith in Star Wars but alas, my already alien-looking fave will probably have make-up on and look even more other-worldly than he normally does but it’s fine. Matt Smith is in Star Wars so I at least have that.

(via Comic Book, image: Netflix)

Here are some other stories we saw today:

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— MSNBC (@MSNBC) October 18, 2019
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Rachel Leishman

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Rachel Leishman (She/Her) is an Assistant Editor at the Mary Sue. She's been a writer professionally since 2016 but was always obsessed with movies and television and writing about them growing up. A lover of Spider-Man and Wanda Maximoff's biggest defender, she has interests in all things nerdy and a cat named Benjamin Wyatt the cat. If you want to talk classic rock music or all things Harrison Ford, she's your girl but her interests span far and wide. Yes, she knows she looks like Florence Pugh. She has multiple podcasts, normally has opinions on any bit of pop culture, and can tell you can actors entire filmography off the top of her head. Her current obsession is Glen Powell's dog, Brisket. Her work at the Mary Sue often includes Star Wars, Marvel, DC, movie reviews, and interviews.