Marvel Star Is Grateful She Wasn’t Cast As Rey In The Star Wars Sequel Trilogy

Jessica Henwick, known for her roles as Colleen Wing in Iron Fist and The Defenders, also auditioned for the part of Rey. She later shared that she was disappointed not to get the role, but recognized that Daisy Ridley was perfect for it and deserved the opportunity. Although she didn’t become Rey, Henwick did appear in The Force Awakens as Jess Pava, a Resistance pilot who played a part in destroying Starkiller Base.








