- "What we've seen of Rey, she looks like she can handle her stuff. So most of the comments I get are from parents who say how wonderful it is that their little girls can see this character."
- ―Daisy Ridley
Daisy Ridley (born April 10, 1992) is a British actress who stars in Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens, Star Wars: Episode VIII The Last Jedi, and Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker as the character Rey.
Biography[]
Early life[]
Ridley was born Daisy Jazz Isobel Ridley in Westminster, London on April 10, 1992, the daughter of the banker Louise Fawkner-Corbett and the photographer Christopher Ridley. She has two older sisters, Kika Rose and Poppy Sophia. Her great-uncle was the actor Arnold Ridley.[source?]
Star Wars[]
Ridley's involvement with the Star Wars saga was first announced on April 29, 2014.[3] She also voiced her character in the video games Disney Infinity 3.0,[4] LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens,[5] and Star Wars: Battlefront II as well as doing the voice in the television series Star Wars Forces of Destiny.[6]
On August 7, 2014, it was reported that Ridley would reprise her role as Rey in both Episodes VIII and IX.[7]
Ridley won Best Breakthrough Performance for her portrayal of Rey at the 2016 MTV Movie Awards.[8]
Star Wars composer John Williams cited Ridley's "enchanting performance" as Rey as a factor in his decision to return for Episode VIII, stating that he would not want another composer scoring her scenes.[9]
At Celebration Europe (2023) it was announced that Ridley would reprise her role as Rey in an Untitled Star Wars film directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy set fifteen years after the events of Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker.[10]
Works[]
Filmography[]
| Year | Title | Series | Contribution(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens | Rey[11] | ||
| 2017 | "Sands of Jakku" | Star Wars Forces of Destiny | Rey[12] | |
| 2017 | "BB-8 Bandits" | Star Wars: Forces of Destiny | Rey[12] | |
| 2017 | "Tracker Trouble" | Star Wars: Forces of Destiny | Rey[12] | |
| 2017 | "The Happabore Hazard" | Star Wars: Forces of Destiny | Rey[12] | |
| 2017 | Star Wars: Episode VIII The Last Jedi | Rey[13] | ||
| 2018 | "A World Between Worlds" | Star Wars Rebels | Rey[source?] | Uncredited[14] (archived audio)[source?] |
| 2018 | "Run Rey Run" | Star Wars: Forces of Destiny | Rey[12] | |
| 2018 | "Porg Problems" | Star Wars: Forces of Destiny | Rey[12] | |
| 2018 | "Perilous Pursuit" | Star Wars: Forces of Destiny | Rey[12] | |
| 2019 | Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker | Rey[15] | ||
| TBA | Untitled Star Wars film | Rey Skywalker[10] |
Gameography[]
| Year | Title | Contribution(s) | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Disney Infinity 3.0 | Rey[4] | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One[16] |
| 2016 | LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens | Rey[5] | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, Xbox 360, Xbox One[17] |
| 2017 | Star Wars Battlefront II | Rey[18] | PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One[19] |
Bibliography[]
| Year | Title | Contribution(s) | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Force Awakens Read-Along Storybook and CD | Voiced Rey | Young reader[source?] |
| 2018 | The Last Jedi Read-Along Storybook and CD | Voiced Rey | Young reader[source?] |
Other works[]
| Years | Attraction | Contribution(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance | Rey[source?] |
Sources[]
Notes and references[]
- ↑ Daisy Ridley: 7 Things You Might Not Know About The 'Star Wars: Episode VII: The Force Awakens' Actress by Goodwin, Jess on www.fashionnstyle.com (January 7, 2015) (archived from the original on December 22, 2016)
- ↑ Daisy Ridley & John Boyega: Rey & Finn are changing Star Wars by Anthony Breznican on www.ew.com (November 13, 2015) (archived from the original on July 5, 2022)
- ↑
Star Wars: Episode VII Cast Announced on StarWars.com (backup link)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 'Star Wars,' 'Inside Out' add to expanding 'Disney Infinity' universe by Truitt, Brian on www.usatoday.com (August 28, 2015) (archived from the original on May 8, 2020)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 'Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Writer Talks New Mythology and Celebrity Voices by McMillan, Graeme on www.hollywoodreporter.com (May 4, 2016) (archived from the original on May 29, 2019)
- ↑ Star Wars highlights female heroes in Forces of Destiny — first look by Breznican, Anthony on ew.com (April 13, 2017) (archived from the original on April 2, 2020)
- ↑ UTA Signs 'Star Wars' Lead Daisy Ridley by Fleming Jr, Mike on deadline.com (August 7, 2014) (archived from the original on January 9, 2020)
- ↑ "The Force Awakens" wins big at MTV Movie Awards 2016 by Park, Andrea on www.cbsnews.com (April 10, 2016) (archived from the original on July 3, 2016)
- ↑ Review: John Williams, Boston Pops bring 'Star Wars' universe to stormy Tanglewood by Kelly, Ray on MassLive (August 14, 2016) (archived from the original on September 4, 2019)
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 SWCE 2023: Three New Star Wars Movies Announced on StarWars.com (backup link)
- ↑ Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 12.6 Rey, Ahsoka Tano, and More Iconic Heroes to Star in New Star Wars Forces of Destiny Animated Micro-Series on StarWars.com (backup link)
- ↑ Star Wars: Episode VIII The Last Jedi
- ↑
Star Wars Rebels — "A World Between Worlds"
- ↑ Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker
- ↑ June Cover Revealed – Disney Infinity 3.0 by Cork, Jeff on Game Informer (archived from the original on October 26, 2019)
- ↑ LEGO Star War: The Force Awakens Gameplay Trailer on StarWars.com (backup link)
- ↑ Star Wars Battlefront II
- ↑ Star Wars Insider 172
