Lucasfilm has reportedly been doing plenty of work in figuring out the cinematic future ofStar Wars, and a new report insists that they have identified one asset to be their most valuable: Daisy Ridley’sRey Skywalker. Following theStar Warssequel trilogy, Rey has been a particularly controversial figure within the fandom, especially after she was given the Skywalker surname. Despite this, there’s no denying how important she has become to theStar Warsmythos, and how beloved she still is by many fans. Reportedly, Lucasfilm recognizes this too, and is prepared to mobilize on it moving forward.
According toTHR, sources have said thatLucasfilm is aware their most valuable cinematic asset is Rey, and that it’s likely she will make an appearance in various upcoming movies. While thenextStar Warsmoviewill be led by Pedro Pascal’s Din Djarin and Grogu inThe Mandalorian and Grogu, they haven’t yet weathered the test of whether they can make it big at the box office or not, seeing as their story has been limited to television until this point. Rey is the only one who has proven that she can draw audiences to the movie theater.
She is the most valuable cinematic asset, in some ways maybe the only one, Star Wars has right now.
These sources have thus toldTHRthatRey is “set to play a role in several movies that are being developed.“It stands to reason that this includes the newStar Warstrilogy that was reported just a few days ago, in addition to theNew Jedi Order movieshe’s already set to star in under Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s direction. Even then, however, it seems as if herStar Warsfuture could continue in even more projects than just these, based on how muchStar Warsis already investing in the future of the Jedi Order.
What Rey’s Prolific Future Means For Star Wars
Leading The Charge Into A Brand-New Era
This is an incredible step forward forStar Wars, who may have previously considered staying away from Rey and her story following theStar Warssequel trilogy’s controversial reputation. All things considered, however, Rey truly is the future of the franchise on the big screen.Her character has the potential to lead the charge into a brand-newStar Warsera, something that’s outside the realm of what’s ever been created - even inStar WarsLegends. With all this potential, it’s no wonder thatStar Warswants, and needs, Rey at the forefront.
Our Take On Rey’s Cinematic Importance & Future
A Safe Yet Exciting Option Forward
It’s easy to see howStar Warsis ready to rely on Rey for the future of its cinematic franchise. Despite the controversy surrounding the films,theStar Warssequel trilogy is still the franchise’s largest earner, proving just how valuable Rey’s story has truly been from a monetary point of view. Even just creatively, however, Rey’s story is perhaps the safest route forStar Warsto go; while it would be brand-new, it would also continue with Jedi heroes, which its audience no doubt loves. When it comes to the big screen,Star Warstruly does need Rey.
Source: THR
Rey Skywalker
Daughter of a “failed” Palpatine clone, Rey became part of a mysterious phenomenon known as the Force Dyad - a vergence in the Force that bound her to Kylo Ren. Trained by both Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa, Rey fought against the First Order as an ally of the Resistance. She ultimately triumphed against Palpatine himself, channelling the full power of all Jedi.
