Daisy Ridley is a character in Star Wars sequel trilogy.
Daisy Jazz Isobel Ridley ( born 10 April 1992 ) is an English actress and film producer . She began her acting career by appearing in minor television roles and short films before being cast in the lead role of Rey in the Star Wars sequel trilogy , appearing in Star Wars : The Force Awakens ( 2015 ) and Star Wars : The Last Jedi ( 2017 ) . Star Wars sequel trilogy . Harrison Ford , Mark Hamill , Carrie Fisher , and other main cast members from the original trilogy returned to reprise their roles and co-star alongside Daisy Ridley , John Boyega , Adam Driver , and Oscar Isaac .