Daisy Ridley opens up about facing challenges after finishing the Star Wars trilogy with no offers coming her way, leading to a strange time of self-reflection and grief.
After the lockdown due to the pandemic, Ridley found herself in a quiet period, reflecting on her career and life after eight years of playing Rey in Star Wars.
Despite the quiet, Ridley has since been busy exploring different projects, including the upcoming film “The Marsh King’s Daughter,” revealing a new phase in her career.
Returning to Star Wars in a new movie as Rey, Ridley will showcase Rey’s journey to rebuild the Jedi Order, with the film directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, a notable female director of color in the Star Wars franchise.
Speaking at SXSW to promote her new film “Magpie,” Ridley reflects on her time as Rey and shared insights during a panel discussion with The Hollywood Reporter’s Mia Galuppo.
Stay tuned for more updates on Daisy Ridley’s journey and upcoming projects in Hollywood.
