Daisy Ridley Talks ‘Star Wars’ Return and Being Wowed by the Film’s Plot
Despite rampant speculation online, by the sound of things, Daisy Ridley’s upcoming Star Wars film has not been “delayed indefinitely.”
Ridley is set to return as Rey Skywalker in an upcoming feature film that will see the legendary warrior attempting to rebuild the Jedi Order.
Set 15 years after the events of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the film will see Rey as a full-fledged Jedi Master, attempting to fulfill her promise to Luke and carry the Jedi legacy forward.
Stepping Out On Her Own
In a recent interview with Variety, Ridley was asked whether it would “be weird” to make a Star Wars film without her sequel trilogy cohorts Adam Driver, John Boyega, and Oscar Isaac.
“No, because I don’t know what is what or who is who [in the new movie]. So much has happened for me [since the Skywalker saga]. I feel like a grown-up now,” she began.
“When I first started, I was, like, 20. I was the youngest on set. It took me the first two ‘Star Wars’ films to feel worthy of being there. Now I’m in my 30s. The whole thing feels quite different. I’ve been able to work with other filmmakers, and hopefully, I’ve got better as a performer.”
The Return of Rey Skywalker
The upcoming Rey Skywalker film will be directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and written by Steven Knight. Obaid-Chinoy grabbed headlines lately when she proclaimed, “We’re in 2024 now, and it’s about time that we had a woman come forward to shape a story in a galaxy far, far away.”
After hearing the film’s plot from Obaid-Chinoy, Ridley knew she wanted to do the project.
“Her idea for the story is cool as s—. No spoilers, but she gave me a rundown of the entire story. If it weren’t amazing, I would have been like, “OK, call me in five years.” But it’s worthwhile,” Ridley raved.
While the actress does not know when production will begin on her Star Wars return, one thing is clear: She is excited to return to a galaxy far, far away.
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