Report: Keri Russell in talks for ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’

“The Americans” and “Felicity” star Keri Russell may be going to a galaxy far far away.

Variety reported that Russell is in early talks for "Star Wars: Episode IX."

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The movie is being written and directed by J.J. Abrams. The two worked together on 2006’s “Mission: Impossible III.”

The role she is said to be in line for has action-heavy fight scenes, Variety reported.

Production is slated to begin on "Episode IX" at the end of the month, according to Variety.

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