The Rise of Skywalker: J.J. Abrams PASSED on Asian Rey AND Sidelined Rose Tico?!


Jessica Henwick (Collen Wing on Iron Fist) was reportedly ‘desperate’ to play Rey in the Star Wars sequels. After months of waiting, she was shot down. However, J.J. Abrams gave her a background part as an X-Wing pilot. This, on top of sidelining Rose Tico in The Rise of Skywalker, makes us wonder if Lucasfilm isn’t just projecting onto the fandom. Hmm…

Links –

https://www.cbr.com/iron-fists-jessica-henwick-was-almost-rey/?fbclid=IwAR2nHA00ove0jfRURkUxuOVDFAEzKKf96wAqQGRTDaQo7Riv7fscaynHoaw

https://www.dailydot.com/parsec/star-wars-force-awakens-jessika-pava-pilot-fandom/

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessica_Henwick

https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2487311/where-is-rose-tico-star-wars-rise-of-skywalker-fans-livid-kelly-marie-tran-role

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