Our 10 Favorite Characters From Star Wars: The Force Awakens

After more than three years of waiting, Star Wars: The Force Awakens is finally here! Since being released, everyone is talking about this return to a Galaxy Far, Far Away and what's next for the franchise. Before we get too wrapped up in the future though, it's important to focus on the amazing work J.J. Abrams did with Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and that obviously includes the new characters he introduced to this world and the very different versions of the original ones who made their return here.

Josh Wilding

Published: Dec 22, 2015 11:32 am

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Rey

As overjoyed as I am that this new Star Wars trilogy has a female lead, it’s important not to overlook the fact that Rey is much more than a cardboard cut out female version of a male hero thrown into the movie just so Lucasfilm can boast about diversity.

It’s clear from the moment the terrific Daisy Ridley appears on screen that a lot of thought has gone into making Rey a role model and someone that fans can root for as they did with Luke Skywalker so many years ago, and her journey in Star Wars: The Force Awakens is extremely compelling.

The second it becomes clear that Rey is the Jedi in this story, dozen of doors are kicked open for new and exciting storytelling possibilities. She’s definitely a stand out in this incredible first instalment, and out of almost every other character in this new trilogy, we’re most excited to see where she ends up going.

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