Daisy Ridley Says There Are “New Characters” In Next ‘Star Wars’ Film, But Probably No Kids For Rey – SXSW Studio
deadline.comWell, Han Solo and Princess Leia had a jedi child in Ben Solo aka Kylo Ren, so what about Daisy Ridley‘s Rey Skywalker? The next Star Wars movie from filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, which was announced at Star Wars Celebration 2023, will see the further adventures of Rey post the events of 2019’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, one reported string being that the character starts up a Jedi Academy.
Catching up with Ridley at Deadline’s SXSW studio, the actress tells us, “I would say she probably doesn’t have children seeing she’s a Jedi.” We’ll, ya never know.
Star Wars canon does change from time to time. In regards to what she’s heard on the new film, which won’t come until after 2026’s Dave Filoni directed Mandalorian and Grogu Star Wars movie: “Literally what I know is what was announced last year, I’m waiting to read a script.” “I know bits and bobs,” Ridley confessed, “I know there’s an introduction of new characters.” “I don’t know about previous characters,” she admitted.
Specifically, Ridley doesn’t know yet if the voice of Kylo Ren will be taunting Rey in her head. Meaning, it’s not clear if we’ll be getting Adam Driver reprising a blue ghost of his dark side guy.
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