In a recent interview star Daisy Ridley says she chose to return as Rey in Star Wars based on the pitch she heard for her character. As I’m sure you know Ridley has agreed to star as Rey again in a sequel to The Rise of Skywalker. The film will be directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, but still awaits a completed script. You can find some rumors around that film in the related section below.
However, here is what Ridley had to say when she spoke to Premiere (translated).
“My thoughts on the subject are quite simple: if I didn’t think the story was worth telling, I wouldn’t have come back.”
Ridley was asked if she had a choice?
“Yes, of course.”
No contract?
“No, they simply asked if I wanted to do it, based on an idea, without the script being written yet. But if I hadn’t been convinced by the concept, the movie wouldn’t have been made. I took a day to think about it and I told myself that I had had great times making those films. This new adventure seemed fun to me, so why say no? Additionally, a strange coincidence happened: two people told me in the same week that they’d love to know what Rey is up to now. I had no idea there was such interest! People really love Rey. I think this new movie will be exciting and will move the franchise forward in an interesting way.”
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Ridley was asked whether she had ever thought of what happened next with Rey, post The Rise of Skywalker?
“I didn’t care until I was asked. I felt that the story had concluded very nicely. So Rey’s return had to be worth it, and I think it is. I’m also in a very different position: I was 21 when I did the first one, now I’m 32, and I have a lot more experience on set. It’s really exciting to imagine how my current life will affect the character.”
Ridley had a few other comments to make. However, they aren’t relevant to the new movie.
So what do you think of her comments as Daisy Ridley says she chose to return as Rey in Star Wars based on the pitch she heard? Thoughts below as always.
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