Star Wars fans were pretty stunned when they got to see Rey (Daisy Ridley) dressed in dark robes wielding a retractable red lightsaber in the D23 trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. What in the world was Rey doing? Did this get up mean that Rey would be turning towards the Dark Side in Episode IX?
Though Lucasfilm doesn't want to give away too many details about Dark Rey in case that it might give away spoilers to the public, the studio doesn't really mind showing off the character's weaponry. A new picture of Dark Rey's red lightsaber has been making the rounds on social media. and the retractable weapon looks quite phenomenal.
Check it out down here:
Dark Side Rey Lightsaber closer look (EFX Collectibles)
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r/StarWarsLeaks
The lightsaber looks very real in this picture, however, fans are still debating whether or not Rey really turns to the Dark Side in The Rise of Skywalker. Many believe that Dark Rey appears as the result of a Force Vision. Perhaps the Dark version of the Jakku Orphan could appear in a dream sequence?
Though Dark Rey does leave us with so many questions, Daisy Ridley has been having quite a great time playing the dark version of her character. In older interviews with the media, the British actress revealed how great it was to play the worst version of the Star Wars hero.
Will Dark Rey really make a mark in Episode IX? And if so, how long will Dark Rey appear in the film?
Let's wait and see.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker premieres December 20, 2019.
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