Star Wars could have a significant change of setting for its next movie, if the casting is not misleading us

The Star Wars franchise is preparing to make an unprecedented time jump with the new film directed by Shawn Levy, titled Starfighter. Set after The Rise of Skywalker, this new project promises to explore plots beyond the traditional narratives of the saga. Starring Ryan Gosling as a pilot who takes on the responsibility of caring for a young ward, the story moves away from previous events and allows creators to present new narratives without direct ties to the already known saga.

An important detail that may go unnoticed

Recently, it was reported that the talented actress Amy Adams joined the cast of Starfighter. Rumors have begun to circulate among fans, suggesting that she could portray Mara Jade, a beloved character who was removed from the canon after the timeline restructuring in 2014. In the Legends books, Mara Jade is introduced as an assassin of Emperor Palpatine who becomes the wife of Luke Skywalker and the mother of his son, Ben.

The possible role of Adams has sparked great interest, especially because he shares physical characteristics with Mara Jade, highlighting his red hair. Additionally, a known leaker, John Rocha, has hinted that Adams’ character might also be Force-sensitive. However, the inclusion of Mara Jade in a new canon poses narrative challenges, such as the age disparity between Adams and Mark Hamill, who plays Luke, as well as the need to avoid entanglements in an already complex continuity.

Despite these obstacles, the possibility of seeing Mara Jade resurface has sparked debate among fans. Some suggest that, instead of faithfully reintroducing her, they could create a character inspired by her, allowing fans to enjoy nods to Legends without compromising the current canon. Anticipation grows as the Star Wars universe continues to expand into new horizons.

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