Nearly a decade after her debut as Rey Skywalker in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” Daisy Ridley has opened up about her return to the franchise. After facing some backlash post-debut which led to a social media hiatus, Ridley now approaches her role differently.
Ridley, now older than when she first played Rey at 21, says the idea of returning is “quite different.” It’s a mix of the familiar and the new.
Ridley’s return as Rey is highly significant for Star Wars. Having handled past backlash with grace, she’s now ready to take on the responsibility as Rey is set to shape the franchise’s cinematic future.
This isn’t just a simple story continuation. Rey’s return has the potential to transform Star Wars, branching it out in new ways beyond the Skywalkers’ tale, and it’s exciting to see Ridley poised to embrace this new chapter.
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