share 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Disney’s Star Wars film strategy seems lost in the desert, with plans for future movies clouded by indecision and questionable choices. While The Mandalorian & Grogu is the only confirmed project heading to theaters, much of the focus now seems to hinge on Rey , a divisive figure in the Star Wars fandom. According to The Hollywood Reporter , Lucasfilm views Rey as the franchise’s “most valuable cinematic asset” — perhaps its only one at this point.
Rey is now being positioned as the centerpiece of the next cinematic era, with insiders hinting at internal debates within Lucasfilm about how to best use the character. The desperation here is palpable, as much of the cast from the sequel trilogy, Rey included, was saddled with narratives that failed to resonate like the original films. Disney’s missteps are glaring.
In the first five films of its Star Wars stewardship, the studio killed off almost every legacy character. Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, Ben Solo, and even Emperor Palpatine were all erased from the playing field. Standalone films like Rogue One wiped out entire casts in a single swoop, while Solo attempted to cash in on nostalgia by recasting a young Han Solo, to lukewarm reception.
What’s left? The “new” trio of Rey, Finn, and Poe — characters who have yet to reach the iconic status of their predecessors. Advertisement ▼ Oscar Isaac ( Moon Knight ), who plays Poe, previously expressed disinterest in returning . John.