Actress Daisy Ridley recently had a surreal moment while visiting the Disneyland theme park in Anaheim, California. She came face-to-face with the theme park performer who portrays her character, Rey, from the Star Wars film franchise. The Star Wars: The Force Awakens star shared photos of herself at Disneyland, chatting with the cast member playing Rey. This encounter was truly uncanny, as she met a real-life version of the character she portrays on screen.
Ridley took to her Instagram story to express her amazement at the experience, describing it as “Surrealist!” She also praised the Disneyland tour guide, referring to them as “Philander, the best Disneyland tour guide there ever was.” The photo shared by Ridley shows her engaging in conversation with Rey in the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge area of the Disney theme park.
In addition to meeting her on-screen counterpart at Disneyland, Ridley also shared her excitement about waiting in line for the Rise of the Resistance attraction. She expressed her astonishment at seeing herself portrayed as a hologram in the ride, calling the experience “MAD!” Ridley is set to reprise her role as Rey in an upcoming Star Wars film directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy.
Despite her enthusiasm for the Star Wars universe, Ridley has not been immune to criticism from fans. She recently reflected on the backlash surrounding the final installment of the sequel trilogy, The Rise of Skywalker. During an appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Ridley admitted that the divisive nature of The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker was upsetting. She expressed her concern about not serving the fans of the franchise well and acknowledged the varying responses to each film in the trilogy.
Daisy Ridley’s encounter with her character, Rey, at Disneyland was a truly surreal experience. Her reflection on the Star Wars universe and the fan backlash serves as a reminder of the challenges that come with portraying iconic characters in popular film franchises. Despite the criticism, Ridley’s dedication to her role as Rey continues to shine through, both on screen and off.
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