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🌟 Exclusive Daisy Ridley Interview Reveals Rey Actor's Star Wars Thoughts
Daisy Ridley looks back on 10 years of Rey, some caveats for Apple's next sci-fi adaptation, a new future for James Bond, and more!
Michael Ahr
February 21, 2025
Friday Edition February 21, 2025
Whether we’re talking about actors in a Star Wars film, the many iterations of Doctor Who, or the various incarnations of James Bond, certain roles have a way of becoming indelibly linked to those who play them. Daisy Ridley, for example, can be in as many indie films as she likes — or even be an action hero in Cleaner — but she will always be Rey Skywalker. Just ask Harrison Ford! (On second thought, don’t.)
Similarly, Daniel Craig can put on a Southern accent in Knives Out but still be remembered as the most recent James Bond. Even now that Amazon MGM has creative control over that franchise, those who take on the 007 mantle will forever be known for their place in the lineup, from Sean Connery to whoever’s next. Heck, even rumors of possible casting choices make headlines!
We only have ourselves to blame, I suppose! But who am I kidding? We love our cultural icons!
— Michael Ahr, Newsletter Editor
Photo: Lucasfilm
MOVIES
10 Years Later, Daisy Ridley Considers the Legacy of Rey and Star Wars: The Force Awakens
It's been a decade of Star Wars highs and lows since Daisy Ridley debuted as Rey in The Force Awakens. Now, as Ridley gears up to play an action hero in this month’s Martin Campbell-directed thriller, Cleaner, and to reprise her Rey role in the upcoming New Jedi Order film, she's taking a moment to reflect on what this character means to her and fans worldwide.
In an exclusive chat, Ridley shares her thoughts on Rey's enduring legacy and hints at what lies ahead for the galaxy's favorite Jedi Master. Whether you’re curious about how she's preparing to lead a new generation of Force-sensitive heroes or just eager to hear her insights on a decade of Star Wars adventures, check out the full interview!
Photo: Editora Aleph
TV
Apple TV+’s Next Big Sci-Fi Gamble Could Outdo Blade Runner — But There’s a Catch
Between the success of sci-fi series like Severance and Silo, Apple TV+ has found a real genre niche, and soon the network will be rolling the dice again on a very recognizable and pioneering bit of cyberpunk: William Gibson's groundbreaking 1984 novel, Neuromancer. With Gibson himself on board as an executive producer, this series promises to dive deep into a gritty, Blade Runner-esque future.
But there’s a potential problem. Neuromancer was penned over four decades ago, envisioning a future where "three megabytes of hot RAM" was a big deal, and cell phones weren't even on the radar. So, how will the showrunners balance the novel's retro-tech charm with today's digital reality? Will they embrace the vintage vibe or overhaul the tech to fit modern times? This creative dilemma could make or break the series!
Photo: Bettmann/Getty
MOVIES
James Bond Franchise Just Confirmed a Major Change for the Future of 007 Movies
The unthinkable has happened! Eon Studios has ceded creative control of their beloved James Bond character and the world he inhabits to Amazon Studios, something longtime Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson have previously resisted. In the new partnership, Broccoli and Wilson will stay on as co-owners, and Amazon MGM Studios will steer the creative direction of future Bond adventures.
This marks a major shift, as the Broccoli family has been the driving force behind Bond since the 1960s. With Amazon at the helm, fans are buzzing with questions: Will we see new spin-offs? Could there be a Bond TV series in the works? And, of course, who will don the iconic tuxedo next? Where other franchises have been over-saturated and spread too thin, it remains to be seen if 007 can rise above the fray.
EDITOR’S PICKS
Longlegs director Osgood Perkins adapts an early Stephen King tale. How does the film compare to the story?
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man makes a legendary Marvel Comics mistake with a big finale twist that doesn't stick the landing.
Nickelodeon has announced Avatar: Seven Havens, a 2-D animated series that follows a young earthbending Avatar.
The latest leaks suggest LEGO will produce sets based on Star Wars: The Force Awakens for the first time in years.
TODAY’S TRIVIA QUESTION
What special memento did Daisy Ridley keep from her time playing Rey? |
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