ComicBook.com reports that Keri Russell has joined the cast of Star Wars Episode IX.<br />The casting report claims that "The role calls for action-heavy fight scenes."<br />Russell's work on the Americans has improved her action heavy fighting chops.<br />Russell will likely provide a strong and veteran female presence in the film.<br />JJ Abrams and Russell have worked together before.<br />Abrams created the TV series Felicity, which was Russell's break out role. <br />
