Voice actor Rachel Butera revealed via her Twitter that she will be taking on the iconic role of Leia Organa for the upcoming Star Wars Resistance animated television series coming to Disney Channel later this year.
Butera is known for her work on Rocky and Bullwinkle, Harvey Beaks, and Family Guy.
She’s also known for her comedic impressions and other appearances on the Howard Stern Show.
Butera shared, “I can finally announce that I have the incomprehensible honor of voicing the role of Leia Organa in the new Star Wars Resistance out this October. Thank you @CESDTalent @DisneyLucasfilm @sternshow + Carrie Fisher.”
Star Wars Resistance premieres October 7th on the Disney Channel.
You can see the actual Tweet after the jump.
I can finally announce that I have the incomprehensible honor of voicing the role of Leia Organa in the new Star Wars Resistance out this October. Thank you @CESDTalent @DisneyLucasfilm @sternshow + Carrie Fisher. Sneak peak trailer here: https://t.co/4bVZW4Nvf6— Rachel Butera (@RachelAButera) August 18, 2018