Somehow, Matt Smith Returned... // #305

THIS WEEK we discuss the news that Matt Smith has been cast in Shawn Levy's 'Star Wars: Starfighter'. Later, we take the opportunity to investigate Smith's 2018 casting in Star Wars Episode IX - did it happen? What role was he playing? Was his Naan dead? All very important discussion points. We also hear YOUR thoughts and answer some great Patreon questions. Support the show via Patreon at patreon.com/starwarssessions from as little as £2/$2/€2 a month and get loads of BONUS EPISODES! Find Star Wars Sessions on Instagram, X, Threads, Bluesky, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Contact us at [email protected] Intro background music by Kfir Ochaion - remixed by Star Wars Sessions. For everything Sessions, head to starwarssessions.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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