The Skywalker Saga may have concluded but that doesn't spell the end for some of Star Wars' most beloved characters who are expected to come back on the big screen.
After it was announced earlier this year that Daisy Ridley would continue his galactic journey as Rey Skywalker, speculation naturally escalated regarding the possibility of other sequel trilogy characters showing up in the film centered on the polarizing character establishing her own Jedi Order.
Apart from the alleged appearances by Anakin and Luke Skywalker, there are also rumored returns that would be a no-brainer. However, it looks like a fan-favorite protagonist might not be involved in the franchise's next film and it will surely infuriate many.
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Star Wars: Oscar Isaac's Poe Dameron Reportedly Not Part of New Jedi Order Film's Early Script
According to a recent leak that emerged on Reddit (via Star Wars Meg), Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy's Star Wars film won't involve Oscar Isaac's Poe Dameron who was an integral part of the sequels.
Screenwriter Steven Knight is said to have finished three drafts for the film before the much-talked-about Hollywood strikes commenced.
The project, reportedly titled "Star Wars: A New Beginning" is said to feature characters like R2-D2, C-3PO, BB-8, D-O, and Ben Solo (Kylo Ren. John Boyega is also rumored to have been in talks with Lucasfilm prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike but whether or not he appears in the project remains uncertain.
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Of course, nothing official has been made yet, and assuming the leak is actually well-founded, there's still a huge chance that Poe could make his way to the film's plot. After all, a reunion wouldn't be complete without him.
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy's Star Wars film is reportedly hitting cinemas in 2026.
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