The Force Awakens Daisy Ridley as Rey

[X Knight]

if Rey is Luke's kid, I'd rather he give her up for her own safety before he goes into exile and let the Solos raise her.

 

[Loki882]

There's also the fact that she's apparently living on Tatooine, is wearing an outfit that looks like a homage to certain outfits that the other main characters have worn, and Daisy looks like if you took Portman and Fisher, threw them in a blender, and mixed them together. Also, they're making a point of keeping her last name a secret. At this point, if she's NOT a Skywalker/Solo, then it'll have been a MASSIVE case of misdirection on the filmmaker's part.

 

[Solidus]

I think it is pretty clear she is of Solo/Skywalker decent. I doubt they would hide anything if it was not. There must be some significance. But in the end for me it really always comes down to story telling, and the film itself, not how it's hyped up or revealed to fans a year in advance.

However we still have a little over a year left until the film is out. So I'm sure we will learn more one way or another. We just have to remember in such a early stage very little is usually revealed.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

I just want SW info. I don't care about you delving into people's personal photo collection looking for a scandal, tabloids. Leave it be.

 

[Solidus]

What?

 

[Human Torch]

I'm not really sold on the name Rey.But when you think of it,Padme and Leia aren't exactly tops either.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Nerdist - NEW DETAILS REVEALED ABOUT THE STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS TRAILER

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Jacob Bertrand (Kirby Buckets) shared some new tidbits in an “Inside The Force Awakens” special after the Star Wars Rebels marathon today on Disney XD.

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– The goggles worn by Rey (Daisy Ridley) once belonged on a stormtrooper helmet. They’ve been scavenged or stolen and modified. Again, this was something many reaction posts to the teaser mentioned a few weeks ago with comparison photos.

http://www.nerdist.com/2014/12/new-details-revealed-about-the-star-wars-the-force-awakens-trailer/

 

[DarthMuppet]

New-ish picture of Daisy from the wrap party that hasn't been posted here before.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

I will never say no to more Daisy pics.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Fan art posted by Chloe (December 2014).

An excerpt from an interview published October 7 with Ridley's SW:TFA self-confirmed stunt double, Chloe Bruce.

DG: Do you have a favorite movie or set of movies? Are you a fan of Star Wars? If you are, do you have a favorite character?

CB: One of my favourite movies of all time has to be Shawshank Redemption. I love movies like that. I have watched a few of the Star Wars movies, and I have to say I do enjoy Princess Leia as a character. I like the love interest with Han Solo and also the fact she is twin sister to Luke Skywalker. I think that storyline was great. She has a well driven, dedicated personality which reminds me of my own personality.

https://www.facebook.com/GYGOOffici...9901672521602/349365948575173/?type=1&theater

The Force Awakens wrap party

i had the pleasure of attending a martial arts seminar with Ms Bruce and she told us afterwards shendid the stunt work for one of the Jedi..

December 23, 2014

 

[ЯɘvlveR]

Well, I'm still hoping they don't go the deadbeat/ignorant dad route. Maybe that would work better with a villain offspring.



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http://hub.contactmusic.com/news/portman-to-play-indiana-jones-daughter_1002078



http://www.mtv.com/news/1587846/ind...crystal-skulls-to-shia-labeoufs-pulled-groin/

i always found this pretty funny. padme as han's daughter.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Press Release - FANDANGO REVEALS ITS 2015 HOT LIST OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED MOVIES AND ACTORS via Collider

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For the top male and female rising stars, fans picked Irish actor Jamie Dornan (as Christian Grey in “Fifty Shades of Grey&#8221 and “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” newcomer Daisy Ridley. “As the mysterious leading man in the most highly-anticipated literary adaptation of 2015, Jamie Dornan has what a big-screen movie star demands – looks, charming reputation and charisma to spare,” says Karger. “Daisy Ridley also has a scent of mystery about her, since no one knows anything about her part, and fans are breathlessly waiting to find out what role she will play in the ‘Star Wars’ universe.”

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Biggest Female Breakout Movie Star, 2015:
1. Daisy Ridley (“Star Wars: The Force Awakens&#8221
2. Lily James (“Cinderella,” “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies&#8221
3. Dakota Johnson (“Fifty Shades of Grey,” “A Bigger Splash&#8221
4. Kate Mara (“The Fantastic Four,” “The Martian&#8221
5. Sofia Boutella (“Kingsman: The Secret Service&#8221

http://collider.com/most-anticipated-2015-movies/

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

I wonder how much Rey will remind us of Nausicaä—a fantastic movie by the way.

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984)

Kathleen Kennedy produces a lot of the English versions of Studio Ghibli and Miyazaki's stuff (she's a fan). Mark Hamill has been a voice actor in Nausicaä and more.

 

[Kuestmaster]

Can't believe there aren't more posts about Daisy Ridley here. This girl is going to be BIG. She has the perfect mix of charisma, beauty and if KK and JJ casted her sure thing she has to be a pretty good actress. Can't wait to see her in Ep. VII.

Oh and yes, she is a Solo.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

I've just realized that Rey's head gear in the trailer resembles concept art of a female Luke in the early McQaurrie illustrations.

http://forums.superherohype.com/showpost.php?p=30569437&postcount=287

I think that's the idea. A look that would fit with Luke and Anakin from the past.

http://forums.superherohype.com/showpost.php?p=30198765&postcount=237

From an Episode IV deleted scene (it's in the shooting script):



Old McQuarrie art

http://forums.superherohype.com/showpost.php?p=29714145&postcount=226

Rey / Luke on a speeder

Asked if there was significance to the numbering, Abrams replied: “YES.”

http://www.ew.com/article/2014/12/11/star-wars-the-force-awakens-character-names

 

[Tg11]

I too wonder if Rey is just a smokescreen for her true identity and that Rey will turn out to be Han and Leia's daughter? I mean it would make sense think about it

 

[Jedi Arrow]

I too wonder if Rey is just a smokescreen for her true identity and that Rey will turn out to be Han and Leia's daughter? I mean it would make sense think about it

Given that she doesn't even have a last name, she could just be "Rey Solo." But yes, I do think she will be a Solo.

 

[Apollo]

I too wonder if Rey is just a smokescreen for her true identity and that Rey will turn out to be Han and Leia's daughter? I mean it would make sense think about it

It would be Miranda/Talia and Harrison/Khan all over again! t:

 

[Tg11]

It would be Miranda/Talia and Harrison/Khan all over again! t:

I know right and Abrams he did the same thing with Harrison and he was revealed to be Khan so Rey being Jaina Solo Han and Leia's daughter makes sense

 

[Indy Flash]

I know right and Abrams he did the same thing with Harrison and he was revealed to be Khan so Rey being Jaina Solo Han and Leia's daughter makes sense

That does make sense.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

"[Daisy Ridley is] lovely. I'm really excited for her. I think she's an amazing choice."
Andy Serkis
May 16, 2014

"Oh these kids - they're not kids - but they're so talented I was just overwhelmed. They're all so diverse. There's people I recognize like Andy Serkis and new people that I never seen before like Daisy Ridley - but they're so good that I'm thinking about asking them for advice - I don't want to give any myself."
Mark Hamill
July 24, 2014

Daisy challenges Mark Hamill to ALS ice bucket.





"(Pssssst. Hey. Everyone. Following @ridley_daisy right now is the twitter equivalent of buying Apple stock in 1997)"
Rian Johnson / Writer & Director of Star Wars Episode VIII
August 24, 2014

"And the new actors are great – we’re like the old guard who come back and have a reunion, and they’re the freshmen. We’d go 'just you wait; wait til you get the fanbase that’s going to follow you around for the next forty years…'"
Carrie Fisher
September 22, 2014

"Daisy, I just think the world of."
Mark Hamill
December 10, 2014

"I love Daisy. No, [the chemistry wasn't hard to come up with]. Daisy is one of my closest friends. She's obviously an amazing actress and this I think this is gonna be her breakout role."
John Boyega
February 9, 2015

"The new cast members are just incredible. We went to the table read... they're all so different - they bring such different things to the table. Adam and Oscar and John and DAISY, I mean, they're just really, really talented actors and they're so different and so diverse."
Mark Hamill
April 18, 2015 (9 hours 37 minutes 40 seconds)

"Gosh [Daisy's performance is] good."
Anthony Daniels
April 29, 2015

"Daisy Ridley was a product of a massive search that we went on for months and months and months. But when she came into the room I would say almost instantaneously she just lit up and was so obviously the right person that we were looking for. She really claimed the role."
Kathleen Kennedy
April 20, 2015

"I think that the Rey character, the character that Daisy plays, is a wonderful new female character. She's strong, she's athletic, she's confident, and at the same time she's beautiful... and it's a wonderful combination that took us a long, long time to find."
Kathleen Kennedy
April 30, 2015

"A genuinely warm, wonderful girl to hang out with--I knew she had something we were looking for."
Kathleen Kennedy
September 2015 Vogue magazine

"When you're in the Abu Dhabi desert and the cameras are rolling, most newcomers would go 'Aaaah' in fear. But not Daisy. She's there."
John Boyega
September 2015 Vogue magazine

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Abu Dhabi extra (quotes slightly altered to protect identity):

"[Daisy is] a great actress. ... She was amazing. Starwars did the right thing having her onboard."
Abu Dhabi extra
May 20, 2014

"[Daisy] was awesome and beautiful. No complications. A great young lady."
Abu Dhabi extra
May 20, 2014

"[Daisy] was talented. Though she's not experienced enough for this role, she was awesome and I'm not sure anyone can do it better."
Abu Dhabi extra
May 22, 2014

"Daisy amazing like always. She was light on her feet, sharp face, beautiful, quick, and very polite."
Abu Dhabi extra
May 25, 2014

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"Hat off, round of applause and big shout out to Chloé D Bruce for the last 2 weeks with still a few days to come!! You 2 were machines today!!"
Adam / John Boyega stunt double
September 3, 2014
No context given

 

[Herolee10]

http://forums.superherohype.com/showpost.php?p=30569437&postcount=287

I think that's the idea. A look that would fit with Luke and Anakin from the past.

http://forums.superherohype.com/showpost.php?p=30198765&postcount=237

From an Episode IV deleted scene (it's in the shooting script):



Old McQuarrie art

http://forums.superherohype.com/showpost.php?p=29714145&postcount=226

Rey / Luke on a speeder

http://www.ew.com/article/2014/12/11/star-wars-the-force-awakens-character-names

At this point, I feel like it can go either way on her being revealed as Luke's or Han's offspring by the end of the film given on how they've kept her identity a secret so far.

I mean it wouldn't be that shocking if she were revealed to be Han and Leia's biological kid because everyone knew (that saw the OT) that Leia and Han were most likely going to get together after ROTG, but there was nothing to indicate back then that Luke would create a family of his own.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

I wanted her to be Luke's, but I don't see it at this point. I totally believe she is Han and Leia's. Even if she were Luke's, I don't think she would know it. I think no matter what, she was raised by Han and Leia.

 

[Great Mind(s)]

TFA needs to introduce the next generation of the Skywalker family at the same time Han and Leia's story has to have evolved between ROTJ and TFA. It's a twist on the lineage for the family to go Solo.

Solo kids are still Skywalkers, just not by name. It makes Luke more unique being the last Skywalker if he doesn't have kids. It also adds Han, a non-Force user into the family line. Which is cool just because.

 

[Herolee10]

I wanted her to be Luke's, but I don't see it at this point. I totally believe she is Han and Leia's. Even if she were Luke's, I don't think she would know it. I think no matter what, she was raised by Han and Leia.

TFA needs to introduce the next generation of the Skywalker family at the same time Han and Leia's story has to have evolved between ROTJ and TFA. It's a twist on the lineage for the family to go Solo.

Solo kids are still Skywalkers, just not by name. It makes Luke more unique being the last Skywalker if he doesn't have kids. It also adds Han, a non-Force user into the family line. Which is cool just because.

At this point, I've already made peace with the idea/possibility that Rey may just be the daughter of Han and Leia. So if that were to be the case, I'd still be up for it.

However, I wouldn't be surprised IF they they pulled a twist and make people think, including Rey, that she is Han and Leia's kid...only for it to be revealed at the end that she's Luke's kid instead.

I mean it would be somewhat of a recurring motif in the trilogy, where like Luke..she was raised by her aunt and uncle, only to find out that her biological dad is a Powerful Jedi.

But again, if she just turns out to be Han and Leia's....it would still work for me.