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Despite the turbulent reports and rumors, optimism persists among some insiders. Popular scooper Daniel Rickman, among others, suggests that "there's no reason to worry" about the Ray movie's progress. He claims production could begin as early as May, implying that the script is nearing completion and that the studio is indeed moving forward.
This perspective aligns with the idea that Disney and Lucasfilm are hesitant to abandon the project outright, especially given the investment in Daisy Ridley's return and the narrative they want to tell. The studio's history of virtue signaling and pandering, as seen with projects like "Echo," indicates that the Ray film, once greenlit, might still materialize despite the rumors of cancellation.