Daisy Ridley's Return to Star Wars Ends in Failure

Since the release of The Rise of Skywalker, fans have eagerly anticipated Reys return on the big screen. Although nothing has been officially announced, speculation suggested that she might appear in the finale of the upcoming movie Starfighter. However, last-minute changes to the films ending now cast doubt on whether Reys return will happen at all.

Changes Behind the Scenes of Starfighter

Director Shawn Levy, known for his recent work on Deadpool & Wolverine and Stranger Things, revealed on the On FilmWith Kevin McCarthy podcast that the original ending of Starfighter didnt align with the story he envisioned, forcing him to devise a new conclusion. Levy assures that this new ending is far superior to the original, but fans of the Sequel Trilogy are concerned that Reys anticipated cameo may have been quietly removed.

Origins of the Rey Rumor

Speculation about Rey appearing in Starfighter stemmed from rumors suggesting a major end-credits cameo meant to lay the foundation for a new Star Wars trilogy. Other reports claimed the plot would follow Ryan Gosling as a pilot tasked with protecting his Force-sensitive nephew, played by Flynn Gray, from various antagonists across the galaxy.

How the Theory Developed

Fans connected the dots: if Goslings character was escorting his nephew to receive Force training and Luke Skywalker is deceased, Rey seemed the only plausible mentor. This led to widespread anticipation that Rey would appear at the conclusion of Starfighter, setting up the potential New Jedi Order trilogy.

Implications for the Future

The rumored trilogy has reportedly been stuck in development limbo, and Levys recent comments may indicate a shift in Disneys plans. His statement that things didnt align could hint that Reys cameo was canceled, possibly signaling that the New Jedi Order trilogy is on indefinite hold or that Disney intends to explore other characters in upcoming Star Wars projects.

While Levy might genuinely have a stronger story in mind, the last-minute reshoots raise concerns that Reys cinematic comeback could be quietly shelved. Whether this reflects Disneys evolving vision or a decision to abandon Sequel Trilogy storylines altogether remains to be seen, leaving fans uncertain about the future of Rey and the galaxy far, far away.

Author: Noah Whitman