Daisy Ridley Leaves ‘Killa Bee’ as Uncertain Rey Film Draws New Speculation

Lucasfilm has offered no update on the long‑teased Rey movie.

Overview

Ridley left the UK MMA drama Killa Bee, with a Wednesday casting notice naming Gemma Arterton as her replacement.
Fans linked the schedule change to rumors of Rey-era filming, though no Star Wars production tied to Rey has been announced.
Ridley told USA Today earlier this year that she does not expect meaningful news on the Rey project in 2026.
Lucasfilm first unveiled the Rey film in 2023 with Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy directing a story set years after The Rise of Skywalker, but official progress has stayed unclear.
Development has seen heavy turnover, with multiple writers departing and George Nolfi now reported on the latest draft, even as other Star Wars films like The Mandalorian and Grogu near release and Starfighter has wrapped.