"They're All Political": Daisy Ridley Addresses The Themes Of Star Wars & Rey's New Jedi Order Movie
Yes, Star Wars is political and always has been.
Rey Skywalker actress Daisy Ridley has shared her perspective on both her upcoming movie, rumored to be titled Star Wars: New Jedi Order, and Star Wars in general, and her verdict is clear: this franchise has always been political. Details about New Jedi Order have been slow to come, but this upcoming addition to Star Wars movies and TV shows is evidently very much underway (after speculation it may have been canceled or delayed). Ridley is using the upcoming Star Wars movies to enter a current pressing debate, as well.
Per Inverse, Daisy Ridley addressed the political nature not only of New Jedi Order but also of Star Wars as a whole, from the beginning. Ridley explained:
âI feel like [the Star Wars films] are all political. I feel like it's the individual versus the big corporation or the big group, so I think they always have been...And ultimately I think the films are emotional in that it's good and evil, which we all can relate to very specifically in our day-to-day lives. But yes, I do feel those conversations are woven within the story, and I'm very excited to see what George does.â
Although there has been considerable discourse to the contrary, especially of late, Daisy Ridley is entirely correct that Star Wars has always beenâand will no doubt continue to beâpolitical.
George Lucas Himself Knew That Star Wars Was PoliticalThe truth of the matter is, Star Wars was political from day one, and George Lucas himself has made that clear. In fact, Lucas specifically faced criticism for focusing too much on politics in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, and George Lucas' comments on Star Wars' political nature were ruffling feathers long before this most recent discourse regarding whether Star Wars is political began. With the Republic, the Senate, the Clone Wars, the Empire, and so many other political plot lines and facets of Star Wars, this franchise is overtly political.
As Ridley also voiced in her interview, the politics at play in Star Wars are universal. While specific characters and storylines may draw inspiration from real-life events and particular countries, wars, and/or historical figures, the fight for freedom has always been at the fore in Star Wars, and that fight extends far beyond any one political party, event, or time period. As was clear in A New Hope and has continued in the most recent additions to the Star Wars timeline, this franchise is about standing up for what's right and pushing back against oppression. That's political.
It's Impossible To Truly Separate Star Wars From The PoliticalIt's admittedly a little mind-boggling that any argument could be made to the contrary at this point. Not only were the original and prequel Star Wars trilogies steeped in politics, with Palpatine specifically weaponizing the political system to obtain power as a Sith Lord, but also, more recent shows, such as Andor, have only become increasingly dedicated to exploring political themes. With Andor season 2 just around the corner, it will be difficult to ignore that the Imperial Era is all about Rebels resisting an oppressive regime.
RelatedAndor Season 2: Story, Updates, & Everything We KnowAndor season 1 ended with an explosive finale, leading many to wonder what season 2 has in store for the characters of Star Warsâ most exciting show.
The question for me remains: what on Earth would Star Wars be about if it wasn't political? Yes, the franchise obviously has brilliant characters and is plenty of fun to watch because of things like lightsabers and the Force, but the backdrop of all those aspects of Star Wars is a galaxy experiencing political turmoil. Star Wars has always been about heroes who fight back against injustice, no matter the odds or the personal sacrifice, and it sounds like Star Wars: New Jedi Order will only reinforce that message all the more.
Source: Inverse
Star Wars: New Jedi Order Director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy Writers George Nolfi Prequel(s) Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi, Star Wars: Episode IX- The Rise of Skywalker Franchise(s) Star WarsDaisy Ridley
Overwatch 2 is set to bring a plethora of changes and new additions, including a Galactic weapon variant players will be able to obtain.
Read more >> : Cick here
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
A body language expert has analyzed Taylor Swift's video and is pointing out how you can tell if the singer was being fake or not.
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, left Vancouver, Canada, on Tuesday having spent several days with Prince Harry at the start of the Invictus Games but Harry remains at the event
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Franco said that the end of their friendship was ânot for lack of tryingâ on his behalf.
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
The Masked Singer S13's Coral identity and clues.
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Hollywood actor Seth Rogen admitted that he understands why people elected President Trump, stating at a certain point people want the mess cleaned up.
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Teddi Mellencamp, former star of the ââReal Housewives of Beverly Hills,â revealed that doctors have found multiple tumors on her brain.
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Hailee Steinfeld says cooking with fiance Josh Allen is âone of our favorite things to do together'
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
The Masked Singer S13 Ant identity prediction.
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Meghan Markle spent five days in Canada with Prince Harry at the Invictus Games and an unexpected move on stage is analysed by body language expert Judi James
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Twitter (X), Inc. was an American social media company based in San Francisco, California, which operated and was named for its flagship social media network prior to its rebrand as X. In addition to Twitter, the company previously operated the Vine short video app and Periscope livestreaming service
Twitter (X) is one of the most popular social media platforms, with over 619 million monthly active users worldwide. One of the most exciting features of Twitter (X) is the ability to see what topics are trending in real-time. Twitter trends are a fascinating way to stay up to date on what people are talking about on the platform, and they can also be a valuable tool for businesses and individuals to stay relevant and informed. In this article, we will discuss Twitter (X) trends, how they work, and how you can use them to your advantage.
What are Twitter (X) Worldwide Trends?
Twitter (X) Worldwide trends are a list of topics that are currently being talked about on the platform and also world. The topics on this list change in real-time and are based on the volume of tweets using a particular hashtag or keyword. Twitter (X) Worldwide trends can be localized to a Worldwide country or region or can be global, depending on the topic's popularity.
How Do Twitter (X) Worldwide Trends Work?
Twitter (X) Worldwide trends are generated by an algorithm that analyzes the volume of tweets using a particular hashtag or keyword. When the algorithm detects a sudden increase in tweets using a specific hashtag or keyword, it considers that topic to be trending.
Once a topic is identified as trending, it is added to the list of Twitter (X) Worldwide trends. The topics on this list are ranked based on their popularity, with the most popular topics appearing at the top of the list.
Twitter (X) Worldwide trends can be filtered by location or category, allowing users to see what topics are trending in their area or in a particular industry. Additionally, users can click on a trending topic to see all of the tweets using that hashtag or keyword.