Summary

  • Women have always played influential roles in shaping the Star Wars franchise, from Marcia Lucas to Kiri Hart and Carrie Beck.
  • While there have been female directors on Star Wars TV shows, there has yet to be a woman to direct a Star Wars movie.
  • Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy's upcoming Star Wars film, New Jedi Order, will focus on Rey Skywalker and offer a fresh perspective on the Jedi Order.