Naomi Ackie is hoping Jannah will stay in Star Wars after Rise of Skywalker

The rise of the Skywalker it could be Naomi Ackie's first screen star Wars role, but it's not his first time playing in star Wars the atmosphere. Like most people her age, Ackie grew up filled with lights in theaters, a big part of the big, shared thought that she is now entering as one of the last stars to be expected, Episode IX.

Ackie brings a new face to star Wars atmosphere and screens in general. It was only a few years ago when he introduced his role as manager, appearing on Idris Elba & # 39; s guide to directives, Yardie, also on the British television series as a dark comedy The End of the F *** ing World.

Now, as the audience is ready to meet her mysterious Jannah, Ackie sits down with Polygon to discuss joining this great privilege, learning how to ride horses with foreign clothes, fight flying ants, and dream of a childhood dream.

Polygon: Did you know that it was your work that JJ Abrams saw that made you cast?

Naomi Ackie: I don't! I think there was something we were working on in a film that maybe you liked, that would be vulnerable and resilient at the same time. I can only support what we worked on during the process. That was something he wanted to stress and he could see in me before.

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From his bow and arrow to Orbak like a horse he rides, it looks like Jannah is probably a heavy technical character.

Yes, there is certainly a feeling with Jannah that she is smart about her environment and takes whatever is around her to make a living in the space she is in. Absolutely. Jannah has a wonderful backstory that we get by having her snippet in the film. But yes, it's kind from everything around him, from his arms to his movements. Even her dress does matter. Going into that and knowing that they had already thought it all out before I got involved in the process was outstanding.

What was the first thing you learned about him?

The first thing I learned about him, I can't! But I just read about where he came from. That helped a great deal and helped to explain how important it is to the story and what it means to move forward in the film and its knowledge star Wars.

The name Jannah in Islam means heaven. Is that something that binds a character in any way?

That's a good question. You should ask JJ about that. I think there is some sort of connection to aim for something bigger. I think that is something anyone who fights this rebellion has in common. He fights for this idea of ​​the very best. Or maybe by creating the environment you are in. Maybe there is something strange about his chosen name.

Tell me a little about your relationship star Wars before you are thrown.

I don't remember when I first saw the movies. They have always been. I always used lighting when I was six in my garden. Patiently, I used to make a bow and arrow. I understand that has nothing to do with each other star Wars, straightforward, but it's a weird sign. This is part of the culture, worldwide. For me getting into it, I felt terrible, but also familiar. I was familiar with the tone and familiar with the main message of Star Wars.

I wanted to ask about the creatures you are riding, Orbaks. Are those real horses in helmets?

Yes! There are horses in, Oh, blessed, these lycra robes in them that had all the hair. They got it because star Wars great for being practical and can only add to CGI when needed. Try to find these amazing creatures. They needed a movement of how the hair would move, to blow the air while riding. So we had horses. I practiced horseback riding. I’m a London girl, so it was crazy to me. And then they obviously added to CGI to create it all. But much of it is real. Real horses ride through the fields. They are amazing.

You already have a bunch of action, which seems to have to be the coldest thing in the world. What was it like to see that for the first time?

It's amazing! But, in a very good way. It sees your character portrayed in such a way that it can last forever. I’ve been featured on the Instagram market for people who buy Jannah toys and it’s something I really try to separate from. Because, if you think about it too much, the head can grow. I'm so glad to have that. If I ever had children, they would definitely get their responsibility from me.

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Obviously privacy is too big for something like this. How silly is it to keep secrets?

You know how I feel? Just as in health, some secrets are easier to keep than others. These are great secrets and it's really easy to keep big secrets. Personally, I'm a sucker for an intruder. I love spoilers, personally. But I would never want to do it to anyone else. I think that part of the excitement of Star Wars ramping is all the ideas and ideas of secrets. That makes people really happy. Most of all, I want to honor that tradition.

Who was the first person to tell you after his cast?

My pops. My dad was in the house when it happened and he heard me cry, so he rushed to my room to go, "What's going on?" You found at the same time what I did. But he kept it a secret.

How was your first day?

It was crazy. Daisy (Ridley) says it again and I totally agree: Sometimes, very big times it's hard to keep all the information. All I remember was being overwhelmed, having more people on set than before. We had horses set up that day. We had flying ants, which were not only invited, but also sitting there that day. I ended up having an afro full of flying ants, which were not fun, but that was at the end of the day. I remember people saying to me, “If you get a moment, stop. Remove it. Stay in the moment, ”which is all you can do when you are up to date in these bigger, bigger situations.

Do you think this is the end for you and Jannah, or might we see her?

I don't know. You have to ask the big guys upstairs. I would like to, if given the opportunity, continue his story. I was holding her with open arms. I loved playing Jannah. But, if this is the end of Jannah, then I'm so grateful that I had that time working on this character and will just do some cool stuff elsewhere.