It feels like Star Wars: The Force Awakens [1] came out an eternity ago at this point, and now we're already looking at the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi [2]. The cast is just one of the many important details [3], and there are a ton of stars returning, as well as a few new faces, like Laura Dern [4] and Kelly Marie Tran [5].
John Boyega
Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy confirmed [6] that Boyega would return as Finn.
Mark Hamill
Hamill came back to reprise his role as Luke Skywalker.
Daisy Ridley
Ridley is returning as Rey.
Gwendoline Christie
Kennedy confirmed that Christie would reprise her role [7] as Captain Phasma in the latest installment.
Oscar Isaac
Isaac confirmed that he would be returning [8] when he told an interviewer he is excited to work with the movie's direct, Rian Johnson.
Benicio del Toro
Del Toro was cast in the film's latest franchise [9] as "DJ."
Carrie Fisher
At the Star Wars: The Force Awakens' London premiere, Kennedy stated [10] that everyone in attendance at the premiere would return, including the late Fisher.
Adam Driver
Driver is coming back as the villainous Kylo Ren.
Lupita Nyong'o
Based off of Kennedy's comments [11], Nyong'o will return.
Laura Dern
Dern is one of the fresh faces coming to the franchise. She is playing Admiral Holdo [12].
Andy Serkis
Serkis is confirmed to return as big bad Supreme Leader Snoke.
Anthony Daniels
Daniels will again portray C-3PO.
Domhnall Gleeson
Gleeson will be back as General Hux.
Kelly Marie Tran
About a Boy actress Kelly Marie Tran will play a mechanic named Rose Tico who helps Finn on a dangerous new mission.
Veronica Ngo
While Rose goes on an adventure with Finn, her sister, Paige (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny's Veronica Ngo), has another dangerous mission.