Galactic Return: Daisy Ridley Reprises Rey in New Star Wars Trilogy!

Well, it seems that the galaxy far, far away is revving its engines for another thrilling ride. Yes, according to the whispers that float through the air like laser bolts on a Saturday night, a new Star Wars trilogy is preparing to make its grand debut. But don’t hold your breath for “The Return of the Skywalker Saga,” because The Hollywood Reporter has assured us this is all about fresh faces and new tales, despite the likelihood of some fan-favorite characters popping in for a cameo, much like that one relative who shows up uninvited at every family gathering.

Let’s not kid ourselves—this scenario sounds eerily familiar. Does anyone else detect a whiff of déjà vu? After all, we’ve been on this rollercoaster before, where a shiny new story garnished with a sprinkle of nostalgia offers us the same old ride. It’s been five years since the curtain fell on the Skywalker Saga, leaving Rey, the heroine of our day, battling it out with Palpatine—her long-lost grandfather. Quite a family reunion, wouldn’t you say?

Since that legendary showdown (which required more dramatic flair than a soap opera finale), Daisy Ridley has been busy working on a solo flick aimed at a new generation of Jedi, as she prepares to wield her lightsaber and train the next batch of heroes. You know, the usual hero’s journey, complete with the mentor, the students who are inevitably a little too cocky, and the thrilling montage scenes. And let’s face it, while Disney+ is stealing all the streaming thunder with titans like The Bear and Shōgun, they know that anything with “Episode” in the title will rake in the cash faster than you can say, “May the Force be with you.”

Oh, and let’s not forget that rumors are swirling around about this upcoming trilogy featuring none other than Rey in a pivotal role. According to a flurry of insiders—because who doesn’t love a good secret—the new saga, dubbed Episodes 10-12, is being put together by the creative minds over at Lucasfilm, with Simon Kinberg of X-Men fame co-writing and producing. An amalgamation of galactic adventures awaits, though some are insisting this is just a new saga altogether, which only adds to the delightful confusion.

And speaking of delightful confusion, what happens to Rey’s solo venture directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy? Your guess is as good as mine, as Disney pulls its tricks from the creative hat. They’ve been known to shift gears faster than a Sith Lord on a chase, like how the Moana sequel miraculously transformed into a cinematic release set to break box office records this year. Truly, if it’s not a franchise, is it even worth doing?

If history has taught us anything, it’s that Disney seems to have its shareholders closely in mind, plotting like a well-cooked soufflé— one false move and the whole thing crashes. But isn’t that what keeps us coming back? The allure, the nostalgia, the promise of a dazzling fight scene or a witty one-liner, all wrapped up in that classic Star Wars charm. So grab your popcorn and settle in; the new saga is sure to deliver that sparkling blend of hope and hilarity we’ve come to expect from our galactic adventures.