Daisy Ridley: Star Wars Sequels Were 'Upsettingly Divisive'

Daisy Ridley has candidly discussed the divisive nature of the Star Wars sequel trilogy. Reflecting on the films, she admitted it is "upsetting" when fans feel the beloved franchise has not been adequately served. Ridley noted that while the initial film, "The Force Awakens," received a generally positive and unified response, both "The Last Jedi" and "The Rise of Skywalker" generated significant controversy.

These comments resurface as Adam Driver, who portrayed Kylo Ren/Ben Solo, declared his Star Wars journey is complete. Driver revealed that a planned follow-up film focusing on his character was scrapped by Disney, confirming "the ship has sailed" on his return. This news follows uncertainty surrounding other upcoming Star Wars projects.

Specifically, a new film intended to feature Ridley's character, Rey, in a post-"Rise of Skywalker" era, seems to have stalled. Originally slated to explore Rey rebuilding the Jedi Order, the project has faced writer changes and potential integration into an upcoming trilogy by Simon Kinberg. No official updates have been provided on the future of these films.