Leia Organa and Rey in Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker

Things We Saw Today: Carrie Fisher Makes Her Presence Known at The Rise of Skywalker Junket

Rachel Leishman

Published: Dec 4, 2019 06:05 pm

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Watching Star Wars and absorbing its press has been hard for me since Carrie Fisher’s untimely death. The press for The Last Jedi was a lot because Carrie had so recently left us; now, with The Rise of Skywalker giving Leia time onscreen via previously-shot footage and a conclusion to her story, it hits home even harder than before. A full cast junket today led to an emotional day for fans, but don’t worry, Carrie was looking out for us.

As director J.J. Abrams was talking about bringing Carrie Fisher’s story as Leia to life, he mentioned the lighting and suddenly the lights went out, giving everyone a brief pause and having Abrams respond with a “Hi, Carrie!”

The lights suddenly went out and JJ Abrams said “Hi, Carrie!” while taking about how he worked Carrie Fisher in #TheRiseOfSkywalker. #StarWars pic.twitter.com/o0vwtofHfX

— The Brandalorian (@BrandonDavisBD) December 4, 2019

If I wasn’t so emotionally attached to Carrie Fisher, I’d think this was just a lovely, fitting moment, but instead, I found myself crying and mumbling about how much I miss her. Carrie Fisher was (and still is) my hero. I know Skywalker is going to be a hard movie to watch, but I oddly trust Abrams and company with her legacy. Everyone who worked with Carrie wants to do her justice, and I think it is going to be beautiful to see.

(image: LucasFilm)

Here are some other stories we saw out there today:

A new Rise of Skywalker sneak peek during The Mandalorian? Gotta love that Disney adverts. (via IGN)
The geeky gifts you’ve been looking for this the holiday season! (via The Portalist)
Casual reminder that OkCupid suggested I match with George Zimmerman…and this is why I hate dating apps pic.twitter.com/lYZtfsLhMN

— Brooke Girley (@PalookesWorld) December 4, 2019
Lupita Nyong’o takes the New York Film Critics’ Circle for Best Actress for Us (via Variety)
Except I would never switch off that song. https://t.co/tqQXbim7ym

— Pedro Pascal (@PedroPascal1) December 3, 2019

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Rachel Leishman

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.