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Daisy Ridley Reveals Her Dad Had A Secret Cameo In 'The Rise Of Skywalker'

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By Kristin Myers on June 20, 2022 at 6:30 AM PDT

Actress Daisy Ridley may have just wrapped her next movie on Saturday, but on Sunday, she was celebrating her Star Wars roots with a look back at the role that made her an international sensation.

Ridley starred as the Force-sensitive orphan Rey in 2015's "The Force Awakens" and reprised her role for the next two films in the sequel trilogy: 2017's "The Last Jedi" and 2019's "The Rise of Skywalker."

On Sunday, Ridley paid tribute to her dad in a special Father's Day post and revealed that he had a secret cameo appearance in the final movie of the Skywalker Saga!

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Daisy Ridley Reveals Her Father Was In 'The Rise Of Skywalker'

“Happy Father’s Day to my Oscars date (shout out to the Queen, Hylda Queally, for sorting this suaaaaaaave suit for him!)” Daisy wrote in the caption. “FUN FACT - he appears in Rise of Skywalker as a pilot!”

Many fans said that they’re going to have to watch the film again now that they know he’s in it!

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Daisy Ridley with John Boyega and Chewbacca
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“Happy Father's Day to him!! Now I gotta see TROS again tonight!!” one fan commented.

“Oh wow, I’ll have to look out for him the next time I watch TROS!” another wrote.

“This makes me so happy. Happy Father’s Day to your dad, capn ❤️❤️” said a third.

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Daisy Ridley with John Boyega and Oscar Isaac
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“Sayyyyy whaaaat?!” another asked. “Need to watch the film again!!! ?? Happy father's Day to him!!!”

Although her time in a galaxy far, far away has come to an end, Ridley is sticking with Disney for her next movie, "Young Woman and the Sea," which recently wrapped production on Saturday.

Daisy Ridley Wraps Filming On 'Young Woman and the Sea'

The "Chaos Walking" actress revealed that she had finally finished filming her latest movie on Saturday.

"And that’s a wrap!" Ridley captioned a series of photos documenting her last date on set. "Last day on set for Young Woman and the Sea. It has been tough, but worthwhile, and I think we have made a film to be proud of. So grateful for #TeamTrudy ♥️"

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The movie "Young Woman and the Sea" is a take on the real-life story of Gertrude "Trudy" Ederle and is based on the novel of the same name by Glenn Stout.

In 1926, Gertrude became the first woman to ever swim across the English Channel. Ederle was the daughter of a German butcher from Manhattan who became a competitive swimmer that won the gold medal in the 1924 Olympic Games. Ederle first swam 22 miles from Battery Park, New York to Sandy Hook, New Jersey, and set an 81-year record before she eventually attempted to cross the English Channel.

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A few days ago, she posted a behind-the-scenes video showing her and her swimming coach preparing for a scene and warming up the way Trudy used to before hitting the water.

“BTS from Young Woman and the Sea. I’d like to think this is how Trudy warmed up before each swim,” she captioned the video, adding, “Moral support by THE John Scotti and swimming coach extraordinaire (and casual Olympian) @siobhanmoconnor95”

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The screenplay was adapted by Jeff Nathanson. Jerry Bruckheimer and Chad Oman are signed on as producers. The film also stars the Ninth reincarnation of the Doctor in "Doctor Who" Chris Eccleston, as well as Tilda Cobham-Hervey and Stephen Graham. The film was directed by Joachim Rønning.

No release date has yet to be announced.

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