The end is nigh!Filming for “ Star Wars Episode IX ” has officially wrapped, bringing an end to a franchise that has spanned more than 40 years and eight films.Director J.J. Abrams confirmed the news Friday tweeting, “It feels impossible, but today wrapped photography on ‘Episode IX.’ There is no adequate way to thank this truly magical crew and cast,” he wrote. “I’m forever indebted to you all.”Production for the film began in August of last year at Pinewood Studios outside of London where a number of new actors joined the “ Star Wars ” cast, including “ The Americans ” star Keri Russell Naomi Ackie and Richard E. Grant It feels impossible, but today wrapped photography on Episode IX. There is no adequate way to thank this truly magical crew and cast. I’m forever indebted to you all. pic.twitter.com/138AprtFuZ— Jj Abrams (@jjabrams) February 15, 2019Everyone’s favorite storm trooper