Lucasfilm Believes Rey Is Their "Most Valuable Cinematic Asset" and She Will Appear in Multiple STAR WARS Movies

Some new details have surfaced regarding Lucasfilm’sStar Wars movie plans. This report comes shortly after it was announced that Simon Kinberg is developing a new trilogy of films for the studio.

There have been conflicting reports about what these films will be, with some saying that it will be a continuation of the Skywalker saga, while others say it will not, and that it is a different project than the Rey Skywalker project that was previously announced.

Well, THR has offered an update and whether this new trilogy does serve as a direct continuation of the main saga or not, one thing is for sure… Disney and Lucasfilm see Daisy Ridley’s Rey Skywalker as the key to the franchise's future.

According to the report Rey is expected to appear in several Star Wars projects, and one source says that “She is the most valuable cinematic asset, in some ways maybe the only one, Star Wars has right now.”

If that’s the case, Lucasfilm clearly doesn’t know what they have to work with in the Star Wars universe, which is filled with a vast universe of fan-favorite characters that they could play with, some of which are much more popular with fans than Rey.

While I’m fine with Rey, she definitely is not their most valuable cinematic asset. The one Rey movie we know is coming is being directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, and it is said to be set 15 years after the events of The Rise of Skywalker.

But, a new writer is eventually going to come in to work in the project to replace Steven Knight. The report also mentions "rumors in the Star Wars underground of filmmakers jostling for characters."

"Rey, the scavenger-turned-Jedi played by Daisy Ridley in the last three episode movies, is key to the franchise’s next turn.

“That potentially puts Kinberg’s trilogy story development, as early in its conceptual stages as it may be, on a collision course with the Rey standalone movie that is actively in the works with director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy."

Ridley previously addressed her return as Rey saying: "I honestly have had moments where I’m like, 'I don’t know if I remember what I did [as Rey].'"

Ridley added: "It’s really strange. I think the whole thing will feel so different anyway with a totally different team. I’m in a very different place than I was. I’m probably going to be one of the adults, and initially, I was the youngest person on set, which is a weird feeling."

She went on to say: “There’s just a lot of joy with me and these films. Honestly, if I wasn’t excited, I wouldn’t have done it. It feels like a great thing to be a part of.”

She talked about her reason for returning to the franchise, saying: “It wasn’t a difficult decision. I didn’t say yes right away, Kathy [Kennedy] was like, ‘Take as long as you need.’ Why wouldn’t I [do it]? Yes, they have been divisive, but also they bring a lot of love and joy to a lot of people.

“It feels pretty amazing to be able to continue a character – like, can I even remember how to play her? It’s an interesting challenge as an actor to come back to something and try to figure out what’s changed for me and what’s changed for her.”

What are your thoughts on Lucasfilm’s possible plans for Rey and the fact they see her as the franchise’s most valuable asset?