Rey Skywalker actressDaisy Ridleyhas teased her return to theStar Warsuniverse in the upcoming sequelStar Wars: New Jedi Order, which is the first live-action film to feature her character sinceThe Rise of Skywalkerin 2019. However, in her most recent comments regarding the upcoming movie, Ridley seemed to hint thatNew Jedi Orderwas just the beginning of Rey’s next journey, implying the possibility of another trilogy on the horizon.
Details aboutStar Wars:New Jedi Orderhave been few and far between— which is unsurprising given the rocky status of many Disney projects — but while speaking toTHRabout her most recent filmMagpie, Ridley mentioned her anticipation to reprise the Rey Skywalker role.Intriguingly, when referring to the project, Ridley stated, “I feel like the new one/new ones will be so interesting.“This phrasing suggests the existence of multiple upcoming films in which Rey appears. you’re able to check out Ridley’s full quote for yourself below:
“I feel like the new one/new ones will be so interesting. Time has passed and a lot has changed for me, personally, so it’ll be interesting to come back to someone who I know so well, but in such a different moment. For me to inhabit Rey again after all the time that we haven’t seen her, it’s actually scary, but it’s also exciting.”
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It’s entirely possible that Ridley is just referring to the future of otherStar Warsproperties, such asThe Mandalorian & Groguor the untitled Lando Calrissian film featuring Donald Glover. However,Star Wars: New Jedi Orderhas alreadyexperienced a few upheavalssince Disney’s announcement of the project some months ago, including cycling through three different writers. With so many changes in leadership and direction, it’s also entirely possible that the concept of the film has evolved into a series rather than a stand-alone feature — especially since Ridley seemseager to continue telling Rey’s story.
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It’s safe to say that Disney seems to be floundering just a little bit when it comes to expanding theStar Warsfranchise. Where some releases have been largely successful, such asThe MandolarianandAndor, others havefailed to win over their audience— with a few projects never even making it out of development. Part of this instability could be attributed to a lack of consistency. Since the conclusion of theStar Warssequels in 2019, Disney has yet to create another connected storyline via feature-length films, which means that every new installment in theStar Warsuniverse requires new characters, settings, and plots. It’s a lot of work that just doesn’t seem to be paying off.
The Rise of Skywalkerwas also regarded by many fans to be a disappointing conclusion to the sequel series, and reactions to Rey’s character arc were largely lukewarm at best. With all of these issues in mind, creating another Rey-centric trilogy could be the best move for Disney regarding the future ofStar Wars. A single, connected story would ground an otherwise fragmented universe while simultaneously offering Rey a chance for redemption in the eyes of the audience. Another trilogy would also returnStar Warsto its roots, which could appeal to older, more established fans who might miss the days of theatrically released movies rather than a seemingly endless parade of television shows. Overall, it seems like the best course of action, but Disney, unfortunately, doesn’t have the best track record when making decisions aboutStar Wars.
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