Jessica Henwick, who stars in both upcoming Netflix series Vladimir and How to Make a Killing, reflects on auditioning for the role of Rey in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, saying “I look back now and realise it was for the best”.
Henwick remarked that early in her career, she almost got roles that would have changed the course of her career. She had auditioned for the lead role of Rey in Star Wars: The Force Awakens before it went to Daisy Ridley. Despite the disappointment and anger at the time, she looks back on this with gratitude.
“I look back now and realise it was for the best. I don’t think I am the type of person who would be able to handle that level of exposure that fast. I much prefer the slow burn.”
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Image: Jessica Henwick in Vladimir, courtesy of Netflix
