Daisy Ridley Reveals All to Husband Tom Bateman About Her ‘Star Wars’ Comeback

Daisy Ridley is excited about her upcoming return to the ‘Star Wars’ franchise, and she can’t help but share some details with her husband, Tom Bateman. During a conversation at the Dot Dash Meredith offices in New York City, Ridley revealed that Bateman is well-informed about her character Rey’s journey in the next films. 

“He knows the story,” she stated with a light-hearted tone, adding that he has “sworn to secrecy.” Ridley elaborated on the complexities of the storyline, noting that it often involves more nuances than one might expect.

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 “If I’m describing something to you, the actual reality of what it is might be quite different,” she explained. Despite her reluctance to spill too many spoilers, she emphasised that Bateman is privy to the overall narrative. 

Returning to the Star Wars universe has been a straightforward choice for Ridley, primarily due to her affection for the crew and cast she has worked with in the past. 

Ridley also mentioned her excitement for the potential of the new film, highlighting the character’s growth and the exciting directions the story could take. “I love the films. I love the potential of the next one,” she remarked.

In her view, she has always felt “very involved” in the character’s development, stating, “It is strange, the ownership thing, because I do attribute so much of it to so many other people.” While she embodies Rey, she acknowledges the collaborative effort behind the character, particularly crediting J.J. Abrams for creating her.

-Sushmita Sarkar

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