Dominic Monaghan and J.J. Abrams are reuniting, with Monaghan joining Star Wars: Episode IX

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Dominic Monaghan uploaded this photo to Instagram earlier today while tagging Star Wars in his caption.

According to Deadline , Monaghan is set to join the Star Wars film in an undisclosed role."The galaxy far far away has had almost as much influence as the one I live in, so I am delighted to be involved,” Monaghan told Deadline Monaghan and Abrams previously worked together on ABC's Lost, with Monaghan playing Charlie Pace throughout the series' six-season run. Abrams co-created Lost and served as a director, writer and executive producer on the show.In a post to Instagram earlier today, Monaghan uploaded a photo that reads, "More powerful than you can possibly imagine." In the caption, Monaghan wrote, "Seems apropos," and tagged the Star Wars Instagram account.Monaghan is joining a cast which includes returning actors Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Domhnall Gleeson, Kelly Marie Tran, Joonas Suotamo and Billie Lourd. Abrams announced last month that unseen footage of Carrie Fisher from Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be used to keep Leia in the franchise.Star Wars: Episode IX will hit theaters on December 20, 2019

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