A lot of fans thought that Star Wars would be back in theaters by now, but after multiple creatives have come and gone, it looks like they’ll have to wait a couple more years before they can jump back to the world on the big screen. While a lot of fans have expressed their frustration for the delays, Daisy Ridley assures them that they should just be rest-assured that it will be worth the wait for the New Jedi Order.
Talking to THR, Ridley shares, “People have talked about it a lot that the release date often affects films and how quickly things go into production. So the freedom to make sure that this [New Jedi Order] script is the best way to tell this story is wonderful, and I don’t think any fans would want it to be rushed… The wait will be worth it. I know what George [Nolfi] is working on, and he is a phenomenal writer. So I’m really looking forward to reading it, and yes, it’s all worthwhile.”
We don’t know much about the story, but it’s said that New Jedi Order will take place 15 years after the events of The Rise of Skywalker. It’s not clear who else could come back besides Ridley, but some fans are hoping for the return of the ST’s major players including John Boyega (Finn), Oscar Isaac (Poe Dameron), and Kelly Marie Tran (Rose Tico).
Admittedly, some fans think that Star Wars is in a creative rut for the past few years, and after the nostalgia pandering of the series, some aren’t really that hyped for the theatrical release of The Mandalorian and Grogu. Then again, there are some shining stars like Andor and Skeleton Crew, and that should mean that there are still efforts to keep things fresh at Lucasfilm.
No release date has been set for New Jedi Order, but fans are hoping for a release sometime next year. In the meantime, watch out for Ridley in Cleaner which comes out Feb. 21.
