Daisy Ridley on How Rey Movie Is Different From Other Star Wars Projects

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Daisy Ridley, the lead actress in the new Star Wars film, has shared details about how it will be different from past movies. She explained that the upcoming film, focused on her character Rey, will take a new and creative approach, offering a fresh look at the character’s story.

Daisy Ridley says that the upcoming Rey movie will be a ‘discovery’

Daisy Ridley recently spoke with ComicBook.com about how long it took to develop the new project and what it’s like returning to Star Wars after 2019’s The Rise of Skywalker.

Ridley explained that she’s now six years older and in a different place in her life. She’s confident the upcoming story will be fantastic and worth the wait. Specifically about Rey’s character, she believes the story will reveal a lot about where Rey is at the beginning, just like any role allows an actor to explore a character’s starting point.

The new Star Wars movie starring Rey doesn’t have a release date yet and is still being developed. It’s sometimes referred to as “New Jedi Order.” Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, who directed episodes of Ms. Marvel, is directing. The script has gone through several revisions with different writers, and Lucasfilm hasn’t shared any final details about it.

Talk about the future of Star Wars is ongoing as Disney and Lucasfilm plan for new leadership in 2026, when Bob Iger and Kathleen Kennedy are expected to retire. Disney has already announced four Star Wars movies planned for 2026, and another, Starfighter, for 2027, with more projects in development but without confirmed release dates.

Ridley has shared updates on how the film is coming along in several interviews. In a recent conversation with Collider, she explained that while progress is steady, they’re taking their time to ensure the final product is excellent, believing that quality is worth the effort.

In an interview with IGN, the actress mentioned revisiting old scripts she’d read up to five years ago and realizing some of those projects might actually come to fruition. She specifically expressed excitement about the upcoming ‘New Jedi Order,’ highlighting the talented team working on it and believing the wait will be worthwhile.

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2026-01-05 06:16