The Star Wars movies and shows, as beloved as they are, have long been chastised in some circles for largely homogenous casting. In recent years, though, some significant strides have been made in making the series more inclusive. That trend continues with LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy , which counts the talented Tony Revolori and Marsai Martin amongst its cast.
CinemaBlend recently spoke to the two actors, who opened up about being a part of the growing wave of inclusivity within the galaxy far, far away. Marsai Martin voices Yesi Scala – a farmer’s daughter who wants to leave the planet Fennesa and explore the galaxy. After her friends Sig and Dev Greebling alter their galaxy using the “Cornerstone,” though, the alternate version of Yesi is established as a member of the Rebellion.
When I asked Martin about joining the wave of actors of color who’ve joined this franchise, the Black-ish alum conveyed how she understands that she’s now in a prime position not only within this new era for Lucasfilm ’s sci-fi saga but within the entertainment industry as well: I'm blessed enough to be able to play a character that is a clean slate, that is a young Black girl in this huge franchise that has been a thing for many, many years. And I think that I am also honored to now be in [an] industry that is constantly evolving and figuring out what those next — what the next generation of our industry looks like. You know, I feel like we are constantly growing to have mor.