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Daisy Ridley’s excitement for returning to the Star Wars franchise is not based on the gender of the director, but on her admiration for Sharmeen’s amazing documentaries. The actress finds Sharmeen’s idea for the story “cool as ****” and was convinced to come back after hearing a rundown of the entire plot. Ridley’s decision to return was not automatic, but the worthwhile nature of the story made her eager to take on the job.

Daisy Ridley just revealed why she’s decided to return in Rey’s upcoming Star Wars movie – and her reason is thrilling. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker brought the sequel trilogy to an end, but last year Lucasfilm announced her return. Little is currently known about Rey’s New Jedi Order movie, which is directed by Sharmeen Obai-Chinoy.

Speaking to Variety, Ridley revealed she agreed to reprise the role of Rey because she feels the concept is particularly exciting. As she explained:

“I’m excited to do the job, but not because Sharmeen is a woman. Her documentaries are amazing. Her idea for the story is cool as ****. 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.”

The fact that Ridley is so excited about the story isn’t surprising based on what has been released so far. The movie will take place 15 years after the events of The Rise of Skywalker, and will focus on Rey’s struggle to rebuild the Order in a galaxy that questions its relevance. This is a fresh take, as most other Star Wars content simply assumed the Order needs to exist. This will be the first time people are shown to really be questioning the point of the Jedi.

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It Can’t Be Long Before We Learn More About Rey’s New Star Wars Movie

Since it was first announced, news about Rey’s new movie has slowly been trickling in. While a release date has not been confirmed, it could be released as early as December 2026. Given the speed at which Lucasfilm has been announcing its projects lately, it is reasonable to assume that more news will be confirmed soon – likely including confirmed cast.

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It will be interesting to see Rey’s story continue in this movie, which will introduce the “New Jedi Order” era. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker left Rey at a point where she was just beginning to decide who she wanted to be. When Rey took the name “Skywalker,” it was a symbolic moment. She was rejecting the legacy of her grandfather who had been nothing but cruel to her, her parents, and the galaxy at large, and taking on the legacy of someone who had actually mentored and cared about her. Despite the criticism the moment received, it was an important moment for her character.

Rey’s upcoming Star Wars movie has the opportunity to continue this arc. It can show who Rey has chosen to become, and how taking on the Skywalker legacy has impacted her. This would work well with the plot point where the galaxy is trying to decide if the Jedi Order is needed. As Rey is struggling every day to meet the expectations she has set for herself, she could also be struggling to rebuild the Order in a way that suits the needs of the current state of the galaxy, rather than simply sticking to the old Code.

Source: Variety Magazine

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Star Wars: New Jedi Order The tenth mainline installment in the Star Wars franchise is the first movie to follow the sequel trilogy, where Mark Hamill’s Luke, Carrie Fisher’s Leia, and Harrison Ford’s Han Solo gave their final farewell. After the release of The Rise of Skywalker, development on a direct sequel had become dormant as Disney shifted focus on other parts of the galaxy, namely, Disney+ shows such as The Mandalorian, Andor, and Ahsoka. However, a movie starring Daisy Ridley as Rey Skywalker was officially announced at Star Wars Celebration 2023. Director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy Writers Steven Knight