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While rumors of Mara Jade appearing inStar Wars 9have generated attention in late month , it ’s unlikely the devotee - favorite part will appear in the coming film .
Mara Jade is one of the most democratic fiber fromStar Wars Legends ; first enclose as an assassinator for Emperor Palpatine , she afterward becomes a Jedi Master and the married woman of Luke Skywalker . She was eventually killed by Jacen Solo , the boy of Han and Leia , after he turned to the dark side .
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The attack of J.J. Abrams’Star Wars 9 , which recently announce itsfull castas production is primed to begin , has once again sparked chatter that Mara Jade - Skywalker will recover her way into the fresh canyon . Despite month of speculation , however , it has become increasingly clear that there is footling - to - no proof to support the theory that Mara Jade will come along inEpisode IX .
The Mara Jade Rumors Explained
Mara Jade ’s inclusion inStar war 9was first rumored after Lucasfilm reportedly put out acasting call for a distaff lead , age 40 - 50 , named Mara - seemingly a reference to Mara Jade .
Reports thatKeri Russell had been frame inStar warfare 9helped to fire the ardour . She fits the Mara cast , so while some have suggested thatRussell will play Rey ’s female parent , others have speculated that she could take on the young version of Mara Jade ( some have even proposed that Russell will recreate Mara JadeandRey ’s mother ) . Because Keri Russell is a high - profile actress , fans have assumed that she would have a major role inStar Wars 9,which lines up with Mara anticipation .
Mara Jade ’s popularity within theStar Warsfandom , of path , also played a major role in advance surmise . She would n’t be the firstLegendscharacter to be reinstated intoStar Warscanon . Grand Admiral Thrawn , who like Mara Jade was created by author Timothy Zahn , became the most notableLegendscharacter to return toStar Warscanon after he appear as a major antagonist inStar Wars Rebelsseasons 3 and 4 . Like Thrawn , Mara Jade is popular enough among fans to motivate Lucasfilm to bring her back toStar Wars .
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Why Mara Jade (Probably) Won’t Be in Star Wars 9
Despite the buzz around the theory of Mara Jade appearing inStar Wars 9 , it seems unlikely at best that theLegendscharacter will make it to the big screen . While Lucasfilm seems to have acknowledge the character with an audition name , audition name are seldom theactualnames of characters - especially with secretive task likeStar Wars 9 . Similarly , while Keri Russell ’s casting hope the launching of a novel major female character , her involvement does not remotely point that the theatrical role of Mara Jade will appear inStar Wars 9 .
Even if a character name " Mara Jade " was included inEpisode IX , she would be so far removed from herStar Wars Legendspersona that she would be a different character all . The timeline would be wrong for her to be the Emperor ’s Hand , and she could n’t be Luke ’s wife . Even if the fiber shared her name with the Jedi Master , she would n’t be the Mara Jade that fans have come to roll in the hay over the years .
Timothy Zahn , the Divine of Mara Jade , has stated thathe was not consultedabout the use of the character of Mara Jade inStar warfare 9 . Zahn is open to Mara Jade returning toStar Wars , but he wants her role to be constituent and meaningful , rather than afan - service cameo . There are plenty of chance for the character of Mara Jade to be re - introduce to theStar Warscanon — butEpisode IXisn’t the right time or place .
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