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How Filmmakers Re-Created Young Princess Leia For Rogue One

Jan 3 2017 - 9:00am

Warning: Major spoilers for Rogue One!

Of all the sly references to the original Stars Wars films within Rogue One [1], there's one that you absolutely cannot miss. As the story wraps up [2], you see that the end of Rogue One flows seamlessly into the beginning of Episode IV — A New Hope [3]. We find ourselves face to face with none other than Princess Leia, who receives the plans to the Death Star. It's a close-up shot, and while you don't see her long enough to study her, it definitely looks like an actual actress, and not a digitally re-created version of the late Carrie Fisher [4]. Turns out that it's a combination, though it's not as obvious as the CGI job on the late Peter Cushing as Grand Moff Tarkin [5]. So, who does play the Princess?

It's Norwegian actress Ingvild Deila [6], enhanced with CGI. The day the movie opened, she confirmed via Twitter [7], "As a Star Wars fan I am incredibly thrilled, grateful and honoured to play Leia and be part of this beloved and amazing universe." You may not recognize her, seeing as her biggest part was a bit role in Avengers: Age of Ultron, but you can watch her demo reel [8] . . . and read her profile via her agency [9]. Also, here's a picture of her from two years ago:

Had a great week in Cambridge and Peak District with @OForshawSwift [10] @benjaminjabbott [11] and an amazing crew! pic.twitter.com/rhhmzUcB8b [12]

— Ingvild Deila (@Ingvild_Deila) August 17, 2014 [13]


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