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Yasmine Al Massri Disappointed Over Star Wars Cut

1/18/2025

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Yasmine Al Massri took to Instagram to share her disappointment after being cut from Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, where she was set to portray Jod Na Nawood's Jedi Master, a groundbreaking role as the first female Arab Jedi. Although her scene was filmed, it was ultimately left out to prioritize children's viewpoints. Hope remains for her character's return in future installments.

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Yasmine Al Massri took to Instagram to share her disappointment after being cut from Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, where she was set to portray Jod Na Nawood's Jedi Master, a groundbreaking role as the first female Arab Jedi. Although her scene was filmed, it was ultimately left out to prioritize children's viewpoints. Hope remains for her character's return in future installments.