Daisy Ridley, who played Rey in Star Wars, was advised by director J.J. Abrams about the franchise's significant cultural impact and naviages fan support and harassment.
Actress Daisy Ridley, who played key character Rey in Star Wars, shared advice given to her by director J.J. Abrams at the start of her time in the franchise: "This is not a role in a movie. This is a religion for people. It changes things on a level that is inconceivable." Ridley's experience juggling her new high-profile role and the passion of the Star Wars fanbase led her to navigate coping with both support and harassment from fans. Ridley is set to return to the Star Wars franchise in the future.
January 27, 2024
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