Daisy Ridley, known for her role as Rey in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, had a surreal experience while visiting Disneyland in Anaheim, California. She came face-to-face with the theme park performer who portrays Rey from the film. The actress shared photos on her Instagram story, showing herself chatting with the cast member playing her character at the park. Ridley expressed her amazement at the encounter, calling it “surrealist” and praising the Disneyland tour guide who accompanied her.
In one of the photos, Ridley can be seen talking to Rey in the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge area of the Disney theme park. She also shared a story of herself waiting in line for the Rise of the Resistance attraction. The actress reacted to seeing a hologram of herself portraying Rey, describing the experience of being part of the top-rated ride at Disneyland as “MAD”. Despite the surreal moment, Ridley is returning to the Star Wars universe to reprise her role of Rey in an upcoming film directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy.
During an appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Ridley addressed the fan backlash over the final installment of the sequel trilogy, The Rise of Skywalker. She expressed her feelings about the divisive nature of the last film, stating, “It’s still upsetting. You don’t want people to feel like you’ve not served the thing they’re a fan of.” Ridley acknowledged the mixed reactions to The Last Jedi, with some fans loving it and others finding it controversial. She noted that the overall response to the trilogy had been divided, with each film evoking different reactions from audiences.
Overall, Daisy Ridley’s experience at Disneyland highlights the unique relationship between actors and their on-screen characters. The surreal moment of meeting the performer who portrays Rey reflects the impact that Star Wars has had on both Ridley and fans of the franchise. Despite the challenges of navigating fan expectations and criticisms, Ridley remains dedicated to her role and excited to continue her journey in the Star Wars universe.
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