The host of the YouTube show "Film Theory" discusses a popular fan theory about Rey's parentage in the Star Wars franchise. The host initially considers the possibility of Rey being Luke Skywalker's daughter, citing similarities between Rey and Luke, as well as a quote from Kathleen Kennedy suggesting that the new trilogy is about the Skywalker family saga. However, the host notes that this would be against Jedi rules and that other clues can be explained in different ways.
The host then explores the possibility of Rey being Obi-Wan Kenobi's granddaughter, citing similarities between Rey and Obi-Wan, as well as Rey's British accent. However, the host ultimately concludes that the most convincing evidence points to Rey being the daughter of Han Solo and Leia Organa, making her Luke's niece.
The host cites several pieces of evidence to support this theory, including:
* Kylo Ren's reaction to meeting Rey, suggesting that he knows her
* Luke's quote from the Last Jedi trailer, which could be referring to Kylo Ren's strength
* The fact that Rey was hidden away on Jakku, possibly to protect her from Kylo Ren's influence
* A quote from Daisy Ridley suggesting that Rey's backstory was partially revealed in The Force Awakens
* A line from the screenplay describing Leia's hug with Rey as a "mother's embrace"
The host also points out some interesting coincidences, such as the fact that Billie Lourd, Carrie Fisher's daughter, originally auditioned for the role of Rey, and that the seating arrangement at the initial table read of The Force Awakens suggests that Rey is closely related to Han and Leia.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The host of the show "Film Theory" is discussing the parentage of the Star Wars character Rey.
2. Rey was left on the planet Jakku as a small girl and hasn't seen her family since.
3. Rey is a talented pilot and speaks with a British accent.
4. Rey is able to use a lightsaber and perform a Jedi mind-trick on a stormtrooper.
5. Luke Skywalker's lightsaber calls to Rey, suggesting a family bond or shared unity.
6. Kathleen Kennedy, president of Lucasfilm, stated that the saga films focus on the Skywalker family saga.
7. Daisy Ridley, the actress who plays Rey, thought that a lot was answered about Rey's backstory in "The Force Awakens".
8. Kylo Ren seems to know who Rey is and is surprised that she still wants to kill him.
9. Rey's force powers could be coming from her mother, Leia.
10. Mark Hamill teased the audience about Rey being his daughter at an initial table read of "The Force Awakens".
11. Daisy Ridley sat between Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher at the table read, which is unusual if she's not related to them.
12. Billie Lourd, Carrie Fisher's real-life daughter, originally auditioned for the role of Rey.
13. Leia gives Rey a hug after Han is killed, which is unusual unless Leia is Rey's mother.
14. The screenplay describes Leia's hug of Rey as "a mother's embrace".