The initial plot details for the upcoming Star Wars film, directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and currently known as "Star Wars: New Jedi Order," have surfaced. According to reliable sources, Daisy Ridley will reprise her role as Rey, marking her return to the franchise since Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. While Lucasfilm had previously disclosed that the film would be set 15 years after the events of The Rise of Skywalker, little else had been divulged about the narrative. However, as per the information provided in issue 1355 of Production Weekly, the leaked synopsis reveals that Rey will be responsible for training two Jedi apprentices. The destiny of the galaxy itself could hinge on one of the apprentices, making their journey a pivotal one.
Rey’s victory over Palpatine in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker sets the stage for a sequel that takes place 15 years later. In this new installment, Rey takes on the responsibility of restoring the Jedi Order and becomes a mentor to two promising young students - a girl and a boy. As their training progresses, it becomes clear that the girl possesses extraordinary abilities and is destined to become a future leader. The reported synopsis for Rey's new Star Wars movie suggests that she may not be the sole main character, as these two new Jedi apprentices will also have an important role to play in the story. With little mention of Palpatine or other sequel trilogy characters, this synopsis hints at a fresh start for Star Wars, with a focus on new characters in the New Jedi Order.
Rey's New Jedi Order Is Taking Shape
In the upcoming Star Wars movie, Rey will be seen training two Jedi apprentices in the New Jedi Order. This concept is particularly thrilling as it brings back the classic Jedi/Padawan dynamic to the big screen after a long absence. Unlike Rey's previous training experiences, which were largely offscreen, her time with Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: The Last Jedi was just a small part of a larger narrative. Rather than centering around a high-stakes, apocalyptic event like The Rise of Skywalker, this new film may delve into Rey's role as a mentor to these two apprentices.
The mention of a girl with exceptional skills also suggests a departure from the typical Skywalker saga narrative in the new Star Wars story. For years, there have been discussions about the Chosen One and Anakin Skywalker's elevated Midi-chlorian count. However, Rey's new apprentice may serve as a fresh protagonist for Star Wars, devoid of any connections to the Skywalker saga. The reported plot synopsis for Star Wars: New Jedi Order does not mention a specific antagonist, but it is expected to introduce a new character rather than relying on an existing one.
Source: Production Weekly