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Star Wars Episode X: New Leads Emerge
28 Oct
Summary
- Two new leads are being cast for early to mid-20s unknowns.
- The new duo's dynamic mirrors Finn and Rey's, with romance.
- Rey's solo film is reportedly on hold, but her story continues.
Upcoming Star Wars Episode X is rumored to feature two entirely new lead characters, with Rey serving as their mentor. Lucasfilm is reportedly casting unknown male and female actors in their early to mid-20s for these pivotal roles. The dynamic between these new protagonists is said to echo that of Finn and Rey, but with a more pronounced romantic element.
One new lead is described as an orphan from a harsh background, drawn into the conflict after an accusation of killing. The other comes from a high-society, royal background, introducing the male lead to the wider Star Wars universe. Meanwhile, Rey's standalone film, announced previously, is reportedly paused, with her narrative arc now continuing within Episode X.
