- "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.[2] She also voiced her character in the video games Disney Infinity 3.0,[3] LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens,[4] and Star Wars: Battlefront II as well as doing the voice in the television series Star Wars: Forces of Destiny.[5]
On August 7, 2014, it was reported that Ridley would reprise her role as Rey in both Episodes VIII and IX.[6]
Ridley won Best Breakthrough Performance for her portrayal of Rey at the 2016 MTV Movie Awards.[7]
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.[8]
Filmography[]
| Year | Title | Series | Contribution(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens | Rey[9] | ||
| 2017 | "Sands of Jakku" | Star Wars: Forces of Destiny | Rey[10] | |
| 2017 | "BB-8 Bandits" | Star Wars: Forces of Destiny | Rey[10] | |
| 2017 | "Tracker Trouble" | Star Wars: Forces of Destiny | Rey[10] | |
| 2017 | "The Happabore Hazard" | Star Wars: Forces of Destiny | Rey[10] | |
| 2017 | Star Wars: Episode VIII The Last Jedi | Rey[11] | ||
| 2018 | "A World Between Worlds" | Star Wars Rebels | Rey[source?] | Uncredited[12] (archived audio)[source?] |
| 2018 | "Run Rey Run" | Star Wars: Forces of Destiny | Rey[10] | |
| 2018 | "Porg Problems" | Star Wars: Forces of Destiny | Rey[10] | |
| 2018 | "Perilous Pursuit" | Star Wars: Forces of Destiny | Rey[10] | |
| 2019 | Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker | Rey[13] |
Gameography[]
| Year | Title | Contribution(s) | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Disney Infinity 3.0 | Rey[3] | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One[14] |
| 2016 | LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens | Rey[4] | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, Xbox 360, Xbox One[15] |
| 2017 | Star Wars Battlefront II | Rey[16] | PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One[17] |
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?] |
Galaxy's Edge[]
| Years | Attraction | Contribution(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance | Rey[source?] |
Sources[]
Notes and references[]
- ↑ Goodwin, Jess: Daisy Ridley: 7 Things You Might Not Know About The 'Star Wars: Episode VII: The Force Awakens' Actress (2015-01-07). fashionnstyle.com. Fashion & Style. Archived from the original on December 22, 2016.
- ↑
Star Wars: Episode VII Cast Announced on StarWars.com (backup link)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Truitt, Brian: 'Star Wars,' 'Inside Out' add to expanding 'Disney Infinity' universe (2015-08-28). usatoday.com. USA Today. Archived from the original on May 8, 2020.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 McMillan, Graeme: 'Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Writer Talks New Mythology and Celebrity Voices (2016-05-04). hollywoodreporter.com. Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on May 29, 2019.
- ↑ Breznican, Anthony: Star Wars highlights female heroes in Forces of Destiny — first look (2017-04-13). ew.com. Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on April 2, 2020.
- ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike: UTA Signs 'Star Wars' Lead Daisy Ridley (2014-08-07). deadline.com. Deadline. Archived from the original on January 9, 2020.
- ↑ Park, Andrea: "The Force Awakens" wins big at MTV Movie Awards 2016 (2016-04-10). cbsnews.com. CBS News. Archived from the original on July 3, 2016.
- ↑ Kelly, Ray: Review: John Williams, Boston Pops bring 'Star Wars' universe to stormy Tanglewood (2016-08-14). MassLive. Archived from the original on September 4, 2019.
- ↑ Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 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
- ↑ Cork, Jeff: June Cover Revealed – Disney Infinity 3.0. 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
