Daisy Ridley Returns to Star Wars Despite Past Struggles

Ridley to Star in New Project, Taking Franchise in a Different Direction

Daisy Ridley, who played Rey in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, experienced severe anxiety due to the pressure of the role, leading to physical health issues.
Ridley was advised by J.J. Abrams to understand the scale of Star Wars, describing it as a 'religion for people'.
Despite the challenges, Ridley is set to return to the Star Wars franchise in a new project directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, due for release in 2026.
The new Star Wars project will reportedly take the franchise in a different direction and focus on Rey's efforts to construct a new Jedi Order.
Ridley's return to the franchise could potentially extend beyond the upcoming film, with rumors of her appearing in Shawn Levy's upcoming Star Wars movie.