Obiwan spent 19 years in exile on tatooine, and though he largely remained hidden and tried to distance himself from the jedi ways, old ben still got involved with some action. The rise of skywalker settles the question of reys lineage once and for all. Rey snatched the books before fleeing ahchto and hid them in a drawer on the millennium falcon we briefly see her. He s not yet crazy old ben, but the story moves him several steps closer to accepting that destiny. The last jedi, the second installment in the star wars sequel trilogy, finally revealed who reys parents are. Abrams had something different in mind for reys parents. Dec 02, 2017 lets get to 150 subs i know we can do it interviewer is kevin mccarthy from fox 5. Fans are still wondering who are reys parents, and director rian johnson has confirmed star wars. Sep 06, 2016 this week, were going to take a look at one of the biggest mysteries in the galaxy. For me, rey s reveal was more dramatically satisfying than her turning out to be a secret kenobi or darth plagueis niece, and the twist seemed to speak to a general theme of the last jedi. Truth about reys parents is still open in star wars 9.
Lightsaber theory proves reys parents were in the force. My sister just recently got into star wars, and shes heading off to college soon. Then there are people who believe rey is a kenobi rather than a skywalker. Abrams backtracks statement about reys parents apr. Jun 26, 2017 one of the most compelling questions left lingering at the conclusion of star wars. If rey were a kenobi or even a skywalker, that would. The speculation goes way beyond whether reys a solo or a skywalker or even a kenobi. Rey, who we now know is 19 thanks to the star wars visual dictionary, and about 10 years younger than kylo ren, trained with luke and his upcoming jedi. All the major theories about reys parents cinemablend. Dec 15, 2017 the last jedi reveals the identity of reys parents, and you might not like the answer this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Reys selfmade heroism is what keeps her on the straight.
The force awakens, one of the biggest questions on the minds of fans. One of many lingering questions left after the conclusion of. Im looking for some good novels starring obiwan kenobi or at least ones that feature him a good amount. Rey s parentage has been a topic of discussion since audiences met the young scavenger in the force awakens. And in episode 8, luke presses her with the question, who are you. While rey kenobi does roll right off the tongue and the poetry of luke now training the granddaughter of his mentor is nice, theres not a. Contribute millions of readers rely on voxs free explanatory journalism to understand. She displayed a strong connection to the force, proving she was able to call upon it once she learned that the power was within her.
The last jedi 5 characters who are probably not reys parents the internet has debated who reys parents are for years, and were less than 14 days away from learning the. Star wars the force awakens planted a singular question in everyone s minds. This blog is dramafree and open to all ships, fan theories, and opinions. Dec 01, 2017 7 legit possibilities for reys parents in the last jedi.
Well, taking only the 7 films and the 2 tv series as canon, i can only think of one woman obiwan ever considered leaving the jedi order for. Rey daisy ridley demonstrates a burgeoning ability to use the force, as made clear through her connection to luke skywalkers old lightsaber. Star wars fans think obiwan movie means rey is a kenobi. The goto source for comic book and superhero movie fans.
Further, it would seem that the actor who played emperor palpatine ian mcdiarmid. Star wars merchandise star wars books star wars toys star wars video. Is rey in the new star wars a kenobi or a skywalker. What the last jedi does offer, first and foremost, is a very literal explanation as to who rey s parents are, but it cant totally be trusted.
In a moment of heated conflict, kylo ren tells rey that her parents were. Rey spends half the movie trying to figure it out, even as she trains with luke she visits creepy caves and looks into never. Rey kenobi theories submit your ideas, graphics, fic, whatever. Her favorite characters obiwan, so she wants some novels to read featuring him while shes at college.
Jan 02, 2016 while the question of who is reys father obviously wont be definitively answered until a future star wars episode, if it were a horse race, the consensus currently seems to be luke skywalker leading down the backstretch, closely followed by han solo, with obi wan kenobi, contending as reys grandfather, making a strong break around the. Lucasfilm s kenobi series has the working title of pilgrim. Apr 16, 2016 after making what seemed like a pretty definitive statement over the identity of rey s parents, j. What the last jedi does offer, first and foremost, is a very literal explanation as to who reys parents are, but it. Dec 22, 2015 well, taking only the 7 films and the 2 tv series as canon, i can only think of one woman obiwan ever considered leaving the jedi order for. The new star wars storyline, launching via books and comics, takes place 200. The theories you need to know before the last jedi.
Are they truly insignificant in the star wars story. That s what a new star wars theory proposes, and it s not a half bad idea. All the major theories about reys parents matt wood. Fan speculation about the character s backstory almost as. Obi wan falls deeply in love with duchess satine of mandalore, who is later killed. Fan speculation about the characters backstory almost as. This crazy star wars theory about reys past is also.
Dec 12, 2017 all the major theories about rey s parents matt wood. Thats what a new star wars theory proposes, and its not a half bad idea. I support rey as a strong, forcewielding woman, no matter what her origin reveal turns out to be. It looks like we may still have a thing or two to learn about reys parents in star wars 9. Of all the theories, obiwan kenobi being her relative seems the most plausible. Star wars the force awakens planted a singular question in everyones minds. Dec 24, 2015 we have a theory about who both of reys parents are in star wars. Are reys parents truly dead and gone, being of no importance. By far the most popular theory about reys parents says she is the longlost daughter of jedi master luke skywalker. The last jedi reveals the identity of reys parents, and. Abrams, and michael arndt for the force awakens 2015, the first installment of the trilogy, and is portrayed by daisy ridley. Even though the last jedi supposedly told us who rey is, fans havent believed it.
There are strong clues in the force awakens that hint at reys being. The rise of skywalker tells us about reys parentage. Combined with other evidence, the theory is that rey is the granddaughter of obiwan kenobi. That raises other questions, though, such as the identity of rey s grandmother and also her parents. Trey imfeld on 5 books that capture the magic of new york city 3 hours ago. No inside knowledge here, just a careful consideration of what we know from the film, and how the archetypes of star wars may play out. Is reys parentage going to play a part in star wars. Dec 17, 2017 its rarely convincing that rey is going to tip over to the dark side, but where that might be a flaw in some movies, its not here. The answers range from obiwan kenobis granddaughter to the.
Reys parents were nobodies who sacrificed themselves to save rey. At 251, this is a longshot, but its certainly more likely than friggin boba fett. One of the most talkedabout revelations from the last jedi was the fact that rey is not a skywalker nor a. This fanfavorite theory suggests that the jedi master obiwan kenobi found. If her grandfather is obiwan kenobi, then that information would matter a. These are some of my favorite theories about who reys parents are. It is his early days of exile, and hes trying to negotiate his new role as watcher and protector from a distance of infant luke skywalker. In a sideways move for the star wars franchise, reys ancestry cannot be traced back to any jedi knight or any of the sagas leading families while duelling with kylo.
At the tribeca film festival on friday, abrams first claimed that reys parents werent bustle star wars characters who could still be reys parents based off of j. But while kenobi is the focus of the novel, he is not front and. Dec 14, 2016 now, the notion that rey s parents are not on rebels doesnt necessarily discredit the idea that she s a kenobi. We have a theory about who both of reys parents are in. The last jedi is causing theories old and new to swirl in the days before the movies released. The last jedi, rey revealed that her parents were nobody. Hes not yet crazy old ben, but the story moves him several steps closer to accepting that destiny. Dec 27, 2015 in the following post, ill make a reasoned case that rey is in fact obi wan kenobis granddaughter both because of clues planted in the force awakens and especially because it would bring. The rise of skywalker tells us about reys parentage, following. Rey is a fictional character in the star wars franchise and the main protagonist of the sequel. She has a striking resemblance to lukes mother, padme amidala, and shares the great piloting skills of both luke and anakin skywalker. In the following post, ill make a reasoned case that rey is in fact obi wan kenobis granddaughter both because of clues planted in the force awakens and especially because it.
Jul 29, 2014 however, stories like kenobi are stellar examples of these books at their best illuminating new facets and eyeopening possibilities in the lives of beloved characters like obiwan whose screentime only provides tantalizing hints of their history and potential. Every the last jedi clue about reys parents, explained. In the films, rey is a scavenger who was left behind on the planet jakku when. If i was to bet on this, id toss a few bucks down on obiwan kenobi old ben to the layperson. Return of the jedi included a scene in which yoda and obiwan kenobi confirm what luke skywalker had learned.
One of the most compelling questions left lingering at the conclusion of star wars. Then there are people who believe rey is a kenobi rather than. Jan 01, 20 it is his early days of exile, and he s trying to negotiate his new role as watcher and protector from a distance of infant luke skywalker. Fans are still wondering who are rey s parents, and director rian johnson has confirmed star wars. An upcoming issue of the comic book series star wars adventures will. In the films, rey is a scavenger who was left behind on the planet jakku when she.
As far as canon goes we know nothing about obiwans family and whether he had siblings. The high republic era is 200 years before the prequel trilogy. We have a theory about who both of reys parents are in star wars. Lets get to 150 subs i know we can do it interviewer is kevin mccarthy from fox 5. Rey, who we now know is 19 thanks to the star wars visual dictionary, and about 10 years younger than. The rise of skywalker novel edits reys parents, yet again. Dec 11, 2016 is rey related to obiwan kenobi in star wars. Books 40 titles popsugar editors are watching and reading right now that you should check out. She appears in the sequels the last jedi 2017 and the rise of skywalker 2019. Jan 01, 2018 it looks like we may still have a thing or two to learn about rey s parents in star wars 9. Apr 21, 2017 wait, rey s parents were in the force awakens. How star wars the rise of skywalker addresses reys parentage. While rey kenobi does roll right off the tongue and the poetry of luke now training the granddaughter of his mentor is nice, there s not a.
The star wars 40th anniversary celebration fueled rumors that obiwan kenobi is the key to the identity of reys parents. Rey is super forcesensitive as we saw in the force awakens and the trailers for the last jedi, while boba fett is a man with a jetpack. Director says it could change the subject of reys parents is still open thanks to jj abrams taking on episode ix. Rey daisy ridley demonstrates a burgeoning ability to use the force, as made clear through her connection to luke skywalker s old lightsaber. This crazy star wars theory about reys past is also totally. Force awakens leaves us with the very strong lead that rey is the daughter of luke skywalker. From reys strong ways with the force, natural piloting ability, her being called by lukes saber, and final journey to find the last jedi, it would surprise nobody if rey turned out to be lukes daughter.
Palpatine eventually found reys parents and had them killed, but never. While the question of who is reys father obviously wont be definitively answered until a future star wars episode, if it were a horse race, the consensus currently seems to be luke skywalker leading down the backstretch, closely followed by han solo, with obi wan kenobi, contending as reys grandfather, making a strong break around the. The last jedi reveals the identity of reys parents, and you might not like the answer this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Rey that she knows the truth about her parents and that shes known it all along. We have a theory about who both of reys parents are in star. Rey is a fictional character in the star wars franchise and the main protagonist of the sequel film trilogy. She ultimately died in obiwans arms saying with her last breath, that she always loved him and always would. Back when he was still a padawan under quigon he spent a yearlong mission trying. As soon as daisy ridleys rey was introduced in star wars. Abrams has taken a step back to clarify his remark.
Reys mysterious background and her powerful force abilities made her seem like a natural skywalkeror at. This week, were going to take a look at one of the biggest mysteries in the galaxy. That raises other questions, though, such as the identity of reys grandmother and also her parents. Miller brings kenobi to vibrant, threedimensional life.
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