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Star Wars Sequel Casting: Near Misses and Fierce Competition

1/6/2025

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Disney's Star Wars Sequel Trilogy, launched in 2015, almost saw a different cast. John Boyega and Daisy Ridley narrowly secured their iconic roles, while Jessica Henwick auditioned for Rey and Jesse Plemons was a finalist for Finn. Eddie Redmayne, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and Joaquin Phoenix were also contenders for pivotal characters, showcasing the fierce competition behind the scenes.

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Story summary

Disney's Star Wars Sequel Trilogy, launched in 2015, almost saw a different cast. John Boyega and Daisy Ridley narrowly secured their iconic roles, while Jessica Henwick auditioned for Rey and Jesse Plemons was a finalist for Finn. Eddie Redmayne, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and Joaquin Phoenix were also contenders for pivotal characters, showcasing the fierce competition behind the scenes.