She may be known for her breakout role as Rey in the Star Wars sequel trilogy but it looks like Daisy Ridley has a bright future ahead of her. The Star Wars Episode 9 actress already has several big projects to work on like the adaptation of Chaos Walking which also stars Spider-Man: Far From Home actor Tom Holland. So is it possible that Ridley will eventually play a comic book superhero like Holland? A new report claims that the Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker actress is up for the role of Barbara Gordon in the DC Extended Universe flick Batgirl.
There have been several actors who are rumored to be up for the lead role in the highly anticipated Warner Bros. film which will focus on Batman's longtime ally. Previous reports have mentioned that Twilight actress Kristen Stewart while Suburgatory star Jane Levy has admitted that she is interested in playing Barbara Gordon. However, the latest news suggests that the studio might already have its eye on a Star Wars Episode 9 actress. Could Daisy Ridley be cast as the lead in Batgirl?
According to the report, Daisy Ridley is the frontrunner for the role of Barbara Gordon. However, she isn't the only one that Warner Bros. is interested in in casting as Batgirl. The report also reveals that 13 Reasons Why star Katherine Langford is another actress that the studio is interested in. However, it is important to point out that Warner Bros. has not yet confirmed these rumors so it is best to take it with a grain of salt.
Although it is still unclear if Daisy Ridley will eventually portray the Caped Crusader's ally, there is a huge chance that she will be busy for the next few years. There are speculations that Star Wars Episode 9 is not the last Star Wars film for Ridley, Some believe that Rey will continue to play a large role in Rian Johnson's Star Wars trilogy that will begin production after the premiere of The Rise of Skywalker. This could mean Ridley will continue to play the girl from Jakku in three more movies.
Episode 9 could be the biggest film for Rey considering that people are expecting all questions about her to finally be answered in the film. There is a possibility that the identity of Rey's parents will finally be revealed and the character's fate could confirm that she is actually the Chosen One. Some believe that Rey will be revealed as a true Skywalker although she has no blood relation with Luke Skywalker.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is scheduled for release on December 20.
