Earlier this year, it was confirmed that Daisy Ridley would return as Rey in an upcoming Star Wars film focused on a new Jedi Order. A new rumor states the villain she’ll be facing off against is being eyed to be played by Idris Elba.
Details have been tight around Daisy Ridley’s upcoming Star Wars return, likely due to the project being in very early development. While the film is confirmed to be about Rey rebuilding a new Jedi Order and John Boyega is rumored to return as Finn, not much is known outside of rumors. The newest rumor from insider MyTimeToShineHello says that none other than Idris Elba is being eyed to play the villain of the film.
Of course, being eyed to play a role doesn’t mean Idris Elba will accept the offer. However, him being eyed does give fans a lot of information on what type of actor Star Wars is looking to play against Daisy Ridley’s Rey. Elba is an action star twenty years older than Ridley, and has recently dabbled in comedy with his roles in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and The Suicide Squad. It’s possible this new project might take a slightly more comedic direction while also providing a fierce adversary. However, obviously, only time will tell if these rumors are even true.
The future of Star Wars looks brighter than ever
During Star Wars Celebration, Lucasfilm made some exciting announcements for the future of the franchise. At the event, Kathleen Kennedy announced that Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Dave Filoni and James Mangold are all set to direct their own Star Wars movies. Details about the projects are still scarce, but each one is set during a different time period in the galaxy far, far away.
The announcement of these three new Star Wars movies marks an exciting time for fans of the franchise. With each movie being directed by a different filmmaker, there is sure to be a unique perspective and style brought to each project.
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