“I was sh*tting myself before I went on stage”: Daisy Ridley Was Convinced Her Star Wars Run Was Over After The Rise of the Skywalker

Daisy Ridley's certainty of Star Wars journey conclusion post 'The Rise of Skywalker' sparks galactic speculation.

"I was sh*tting myself before I went on stage": Daisy Ridley Was Convinced Her Star Wars Run Was Over After The Rise of the Skywalker

SUMMARY

  • Recently, Daisy Ridley shared that she believed her Star Wars adventure ended with The Rise of Skywalker.
  • Daisy Ridley is set to return to her role as Rey, following the events of The Rise of Skywalker.
  • Ridley's return as Rey is anticipated by fans, but questions remain about whether it's a standalone or potential trilogy revival.
Show More
Featured Video

Daisy Ridley, who brought Rey to life in Star Wars, believed her interstellar adventure ended with The Rise of Skywalker. Recently, she shared her certainty that her Star Wars chapter had concluded after the film’s finale. The 31-year-old depiction of the iconic scavenger resonated universally, sparking speculation about the character’s destiny.

Advertisement
Daisy Ridley
Daisy Ridley

Read more: Taika Waititi’s Star Wars Film Shows No Sign of Progress While Daisy Ridley Prepares For A New Beginning

The force behind Rey contemplated the closure of her cosmic journey, leaving fans to ponder what lies ahead for the beloved heroine.

Advertisement

Daisy Ridley Teases Her Star Wars Journey

In the vast cosmic expanse, Daisy Ridley, the radiant luminary of Star Wars, tantalizes enthusiasts with hints of her imminent interstellar escapade. Recently, the actress reverberated shockwaves through the galactic community, subtly divulging details about her Star Wars venture.

Daisy Ridley as Rey in The Rise of Skywalker
Daisy Ridley as Rey in The Rise of Skywalker

Read more: The Marsh King’s Daughter Review: Daisy Ridley Highlights Conventional but Effective Crime Drama

As the adept force-sensitive Rey, Ridley imprinted an enduring legacy on the iconic saga, and her revelation has set ablaze fervent speculations regarding the trajectory of her character’s journey.

Advertisement

In this new cinematic voyage, she is poised to reprise her role as Rey, unfolding a narrative post the dramatic events of The Rise of Skywalker.

In a candid interview with Collider’s Steve Weintraub for The Marsh King’s Daughters, discussed her surprising appearance at the Star Wars Celebration and the unforeseen plot revelations that awaited her.

The announcement of the new film was itself news to Ridley, even before her Star Wars Celebration appearance. She recounts moments from the Sundance Film Festival where she, initially unaware, faced inquiries about her reprisal as the scavenger-turned-Jedi. The artist disclosed,

Advertisement

“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 shitting myself before I went on stage because no one knew I was going to do that. 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.”

Ridley’s unexpected return has injected a fresh wave of anticipation among fans, eagerly awaiting the unfolding chapters in the ever-expansive Star Wars universe.

Yet, amidst the excitement, a lingering curiosity persists: what precisely is Ridley’s Star Wars movie about? The enigma surrounding the plot adds an extra layer of intrigue to the galactic narrative, leaving enthusiasts eager for more details.

Daisy Ridley’s Star Wars Film: What’s The Storyline?

Daisy Ridley
Daisy Ridley as Rey Skywalker

Read more: “I just think I’m going to get a part”: Was it The Force? Daisy Ridley’s Psychic Revelation Before Bagging Rey Skywalker Role

Advertisement

Ridley’s journey through the Star Wars cosmos has sparked a wave of excitement among fans. Eager to decode the enigma shrouding the narrative of her upcoming film.

While enthusiasts anticipate her reprisal as Rey, questions linger about the extent of her return, whether it marks a standalone venture or signals a potential trilogy revival.

When questioned about the prospect of a new trilogy, Ridley, though noncommittal, hinted at the possibility, offering a glimmer of hope for more tales set in this era. She disclosed in the same interview,

Advertisement

“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. I mean, again, I don’t know, post strikes and everything, how quickly everything will start up again.”

Amidst uncertainties, Ridley’s assurance that people will be “very excited” amplifies the intrigue.

Without a film release date and production yet to commence, Ridley enthusiasts can catch her in the current release, The Marsh King’s Daughter, heightening the anticipation for the unraveling galactic narrative.

Avatar

Written by Muskan Chaudhary

Articles Published: 694

Muskan Chaudhary, Junior Content Writer at Fandom wire. Having completed her degree in Commerce, she has written over 500 articles spanning FandomWire and Animated Times in the pop culture. She is dedicated to bring the latest and informative content from the entertainment world, thus expanding her knowledge in the field. Apart from her contributions to FandamWire, she has a keen interest in video games, sketching and playing tennis.