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At the heart of the unrest is the much-anticipated but widely unpopular Ray-centric film. Despite ongoing promotions for other projects, the Ray movie remains controversial, largely due to the divisive portrayal of the character and behind-the-scenes drama. Actress Daisy Ridley, who reprises her role as Rey Skywalker, has been actively promoting other films but continues to be associated with the troubled project.
A significant point of contention is the film's development process. Notably, before Disney's Star Wars Celebration, the studio reportedly changed writers—initially bringing on Steven Knight to pen the screenplay, then attaching filmmaker Charmino Bedi Chenoy to the project, indicating ongoing uncertainty and shifting priorities.