Daisy Ridley Says Rey Film Will Be “Worth the Wait” as Development Continues
Her IGN remarks signal the long-delayed project remains in the works with no production start or release date.
Overview
- Daisy Ridley told IGN she believes the Rey-focused movie will be worth the wait, expressing confidence in the creative team.
- Lucasfilm announced the project in 2023 as a story set years after the Sequel Trilogy with Rey as a Jedi Master rebuilding the Order.
- Entertainment reporting earlier this year indicated Lucasfilm hired a new writer, suggesting ongoing development despite slow progress.
- Rumors of an indefinite hold circulated as updates stalled and the writer lineup changed during broader franchise reshuffling.
- Industry chatter points to possible Rey appearances in upcoming films such as The Mandalorian & Grogu (2026) or Shawn Levy’s Starfighter (2027), which remains unconfirmed.