- Former "Doctor Who" and "The Crown" star Matt Smith has been cast in next year's "Star Wars: Episode IX," according to Variety.
- Smith is up for an Emmy this year for his performance as Prince Philip in "The Crown."
- "Star Wars: Episode IX" comes to theaters December 20, 2019.
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'Doctor Who' and Netflix's 'The Crown' star Matt Smith is reportedly joining 'Star Wars: Episode IX' to play a 'key role'
Former "Doctor Who" and "The Crown" star Matt Smith has been cast in "Star Wars: Episode IX," according to Variety, in an unknown role.
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Former "Doctor Who" and "The Crown" star Matt Smith is traveling to a galaxy far, far away.
According to Variety, which cites anonymous sources, Smith has been cast in next year's "Star Wars: Episode IX" in a "key role," though it's unknown if he'll be joining the Resistance, the evil First Order, or something else entirely.
Disney did not immediately return a request for comment.
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Smith is nominated for an Emmy this year for his role as Prince Philip in the second season of Netflix's "The Crown." He'll be replaced in the third season by
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