There is little doubt that Star Wars fans are already excited about Rey's return in a new film following the events in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. But what can we expect in the highly anticipated movie that will explore the new Jedi Order? Daisy Ridley has addressed her return to the franchise, stating that it is "not what [I] expected!"
In a surprising turn of events, Daisy Ridley is set to reprise her role as Rey in a new Star Wars film set after the events of The Rise of Skywalker. The announcement took fans by storm, and Ridley shared details about her unexpected return.
Ridley revealed that news of the new film came before her appearance at Star Wars Celebration. Even during an interview at the Sundance Film Festival for Sometimes I Think About Dying, she hadn't been approached about returning as Rey (via Collider).
"I was asked some, not by you, but I was asked something when I was there and strangely, people were asking me stuff and I was like, 'No, I'm not doing another one.' Then it all happened after I came back. It was such a nice reception. I was sh-tting myself before I went on stage, because no one knew I was going to that," Ridley said. "No one knew I was going to Celebration, bar like Kathy [Kennedy] and there were a couple of people. I was so nervous. Oh my God. It was such a wonderful reception. I'm very excited. The story is really cool. I'm waiting to read a script because, obviously, I don't have any other updates. It's not what I expected, but I'm very excited."
The excitement surrounding her reprisal has ignited speculation about the nature of her return—whether it's a standalone film or the potential start of a new trilogy.
Daisy Ridley Shares Details About New Star Wars Film
When asked about the possibility of a new trilogy and if she knows Rey's story, Ridley didn't confirm a trilogy but left room for optimism. Her response hinted at the potential for more stories in this era of the Star Wars universe.
"I know the storyline for one film. That's not to say that that's all it is, but that's what I was told about. And I imagine it will be the next film, I think," Ridley said. "I mean, again, I don't know, post strikes and everything, how quickly everything will start up again. But yes, so far, I know the story of one film and I think people will be very excited."
Despite no announced release date and production not yet underway, fans eager to see Ridley in action can catch her in The Marsh King's Daughter. Based on Karen Dionne's novel, the film follows Helena (Ridley), the daughter of the enigmatic "marsh king" Jacob Holbrook (played by Ben Mendelsohn), as she grapples with the haunting ghosts of her past years after escaping captivity.
Daisy Ridley's new movie The Marsh King's Daughter is now available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
