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Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker star responds to spin-off rumours

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker might have introduced the Skywalker Saga to a detailed, however fortunately for us the world of Star Wars remains to be rising.

One comparatively new star of the monumentally fashionable sci-fi universe is Naomi Ackie, who joined the ranks in The Rise of Skywalker as Jannah, a warrior combating towards the First Order.

Ackie – who additionally starred in The End of the F***ing World – just lately spoke to Digital Spy about the opportunity of showing in any new Star Wars motion pictures. And the possibilities look fairly good.

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“Jannah was a very new character and I like the concept that the Star Wars universe is increasing,” Naomi stated.

“I think Jannah could get a spin-off. She has a really rich backstory that JJ [Abrams] told me about, and a future that we still don’t know about.”

But is Jannah additionally Lando Calrissian’s (Billy Dee Williams) long-lost daughter? Naomi is not giving something up, as a substitute replying with a ‘my lips are sealed’ gesture.

“That’s my answer,” she stated. Intriguing.

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Naomi additionally talked about what it was wish to be forged as one of many first black feminine leads within the Star Wars universe, saying: “Getting the Star Wars function was actually surreal.

“I beloved enjoying Jannah as a result of she’s robust and courageous. She’s one of many first black feminine results in enter the Star Wars universe in 41 years and I felt the significance of that.

“For me, it was about everything from having natural, textured hair to not being shy of talking about what more the industry needs to do,” she added.

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Meanwhile, Disney just lately confirmed that Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker will probably be accessible to stream on Disney+ from May 4, two months sooner than beforehand revealed.

The information signifies that you will quickly have the ability to stream all the nine-film saga multi function place – which is strictly how we plan on spending our Star Wars Day.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is out now on DVD, Blu-ray, 3D Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD and digital obtain. It will land on Disney+, Sky Cinema and NOW TV on May 4.