Rey Skywalker Is Changing the Dogmatic Ways of the Jedi!
The Resistance Broadcast: Star Wars PodcastShow Notes
The new novel Star Wars: Legacy gives us an idea of what we can expect from Master Rey Skywalker once Daisy Ridley makes her return in upcoming Star Wars movies. Is Rey planning to throw away the strict rules of the old Jedi Order? It seems so! What will that mean for the future of Jedi storytelling? Let the speculation begin!
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