As the first-ever Asian-American woman cast in a Star Wars film, Tran is hopeful that the film can be an example to inspire others to push for diversity and gender parity. "Star Wars is something that people love, and it is one of those films that people are going to see no matter who you put in it," she said. "I think it is important for the larger franchises to take the lead on that, because if they're doing it, then other people won't be as afraid to."