King Skywalkerthe character of Star Wars interpreted by Daisy Ridley, is coming back in a new movie. The announcement was made last Star Wars Celebration 2023where Kathleen Kennedy confirmed that the Jedi will star in a new project. It will be a film set after the sequel trilogy in which it was made known to the world. And despite her excitement at returning, the actress could not help but show her surprise at the story that the heroine is going to live.
Ridley He is promoting his new film, The Marsh King’s Daughter. Thus, in an interview granted to Collider, the interpreter was asked about how she is experiencing her return to the galactic saga as King Skywalker. It should be mentioned that, although the sequels did not convince a good part of the public, his character was quite well received in general terms. Therefore, there is a great desire to know how his story will continue.
“I’m so excited. The story is really great. “I’m waiting to read a script because, obviously, I don’t have any more news,” he says. Ridley. Of course, she also recognizes that the plot of the film is not what she would have imagined. “It’s not what I expected, but I’m very excited”, ruling on the matter. And, after defeating the evil Emperor Palpatine and the New Republic putting an end to the misdeeds of the First Order, King Skywalker He still has a lot to do in the distant galaxy.
His path, once he has assumed the surname Skywalker in honor of his two masters, Luke and Leia, involves honoring their legacy. Therefore, he will begin to look for young people sensitive to the Force with whom to raise a new Jedi Order. Exactly the same as Luke did before until the rise of Kylo Ren. Rey Skywalker movie will take place 15 years after the aftermath and, for now, daisy Ridley It is the only return announced. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy She will be the director of the project, which will premiere in 2026 or 2027.
The return of Rey Skywalker
In another interview granted to The Hollywood Reporter, Daisy Ridley He also explained how everything happened until reaching the scene of the Star Wars Celebration. “When I went to Sundance, I didn’t know. I shot my film [Magpie] and, when I returned, I met for breakfast with Kathy [Kennedy]“recalls the actress. “I thought it was just breakfast,” she says. But the CEO of Lucasfilm He had other plans for that appointment, and thus his return to the role of King Skywalker came to fruition.
“He brought it up, so I thought about it. I loved the story and I said, ‘Okay,'” the anecdote concludes. Then came a series of very strong situations and emotions in his life. “Things happened very quickly and I felt as if I had instantly become on stage.” being presented by Sharmeen“, account Ridley.
“Honestly, it made me go back to being 20 or 21, whatever age I was when it was announced Star Wars: The Force Awakens. I was petrified, overwhelmed, very nervous, but the audience’s response was really wonderful,” she thanks. When she came out on stage, the audience attending the Star Wars Celebration gave a thunderous ovation to King Skywalker. “I haven’t read anything, but I know the story. It’s really worth telling, exploring, and I think people will be excited,” she says.