“As I was developing the story, I wanted to tap into some different things with the Force. And I knew that I needed Rey and Kylo to talk during the course of the film. I knew that I wanted to develop a relationship between them. And so that’s where the notion of the force connections came up.” – Rian Johnson
“That she is very hopeful. I think it’s really wonderful. Like, she has been so lonely her whole life and it’s been very difficult. I think she reacts in the way she does to new people coming in her life. She’s trying to help BB-8 even though initially she’s like, “Go away!” She then does everything she can to help him. She does everything she can to help Finn. And even though everything’s being thrown at [Rey], and she didn’t really ask for any of it, she’s so hopeful going forward.” – Daisy Ridley during her Facebook Live Q&Aon February 6, 2018.
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