Daisy Ridley is poised for an unexpected Star Wars gathering, this time in a surprising venue.
Renowned for her role as Rey in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, Ridley is now featured in Nevatars, an innovative mixed-reality fantasy endeavor helmed by directors Andy Serkis and Josh Nelson Youssef. This project is slated to be showcased at Venice Immersive during the 2026 Venice International Film Festival. It boasts a cast that includes several performers linked to the iconic space saga.
Ridley’s most notable reunion within this project is with Kelly Marie Tran, who portrayed the Resistance fighter Rose Tico in the Star Wars sequels. They are highlighted as key actors in the film’s Venice festival listing, alongside other stars such as Josh Gad, Kathleen Turner, Aisling Bea, Serkis, Steven Zahn, Leah Bateman, and Daniel Floren. In total, four actors from the Star Wars universe are featured in this lineup.
The 31-minute Nevatars project revolves around Aya, an ambitious artist whose neglected digital creations are tucked away in a forgotten digital folder. As the narrative unfolds, Aya’s latest character inadvertently stumbles into this bizarre digital realm inhabited by her unseen creations, sparking an adventurous quest to escape, compelling her to revisit aspects of herself she had almost left behind. Recently, Serkis unveiled a trailer that offers a glimpse into the peculiar world of Nevatars and its array of abandoned creations.
Throughout the sequel trilogy, Ridley reprised her role as Rey, while Tran returned as Rose. Serkis has also had his share of Star Wars experience, having played Supreme Leader Snoke. Gad’s involvement is somewhat unexpected, as he lent his voice to Imperial Controller LT-319 in an episode of Star Wars Rebels.
Nevatars offers a meta narrative ideal for a project that blends real actors with digital personas, especially since the film is designed to be an immersive experience rather than a conventional movie. The Star Wars alumni gathering isn’t the only aspect drawing attention to this project.
Serkis, celebrated for his roles as Gollum in The Lord of the Rings and Caesar in Planet of the Apes, co-directs this venture. Nevatars is produced by Imaginarium Productions, Boona, Google – 100 Zeros, and 3Dar.
For Ridley, Nevatars represents yet another captivating endeavor in her career following her time in the Star Wars series.
Moreover, Ridley is anticipated to reprise her role as Rey in the forthcoming Star Wars: New Jedi Order. Her other recent projects include The Last Resort, which also features a fellow Star Wars veteran. Despite the initial buzz, progress on this potential sequel has stalled since Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan succeeded Kathleen Kennedy in leadership roles.
Meanwhile, Ridley’s upcoming reunion highlights that the connections formed through the franchise can bring its stars together in new and diverse settings, beyond the familiar expanses of their faraway galaxy.
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