There are only two months to go

until Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

brings the nine film Skywalker Saga to an end,

and with the internet afire with rumors

that a new trailer could drop as early as next week,

fans are gobbling up every little tidbit

of information they can like Jabba the Hutt

eating a Klatooine Paddy Frog.

Thankfully, new quotes from the sequel trilogy's lead,

Daisy Ridley, AKA Rey from nowhere,

has fans over the moon with the possibility

that their favorite ship Reylo will be addressed

in Episode 9 in a major way, for better or worse.

So what did she say about it all?

Well, let's break it down.

Of course, before we do, this episode of Nerdist News

will be going deep into possible spoiler territory

for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,

so if you wanna walk into theaters as fresh as C-3PO

with a memory wipe, back out of this video right now.

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First off, in case you've cut yourself off

from the Force entirely to live in seclusion on Ahch-To

like Luke Skywalker, this is what exactly Reylo is.

It's the fan shipping between Rey and Kylo Ren

that has been in place since 2015's Star Wars Episode 7:

The Force Awakens.

Shipping adversaries is common enough in fandoms

and of course, this was an easy logical step to make

because J.J. Abrams infused Kylo Ren

and Rey's scenes with a very palpable tension.

- Don't be afraid, I feel it too.

- Ooh.

There's no denying that there is some sort of chemistry

between them that was further deepened in the Last Jedi

where it literally connected their brains

through the Force and helped along by the fact

that Episode 8 confirmed that they were not somehow

going to be related like Luke and Leia.

While most fans would agree that any relationship

between them is problematic to say the least

because of this. - No, no.

You're still holding on!

Let go! - And this.

- [Kylo] You have no place in the story.

- And of course, this. - You come from nothing.

You're nothing. - Come on, Kylo.

You can still land this ship!

- But not to me.

- There you go.

Look, it's hard to deny that they share some sort

of connection that runs deep,

and fans, specifically Reylo fans,

have been wondering how or if this connection

will be addressed in the trilogy's finale,

The Rise of Skywalker.

Luckily, for those fans, Daisy Ridley

gave the lowdown on the sequel's most famous ship

to the folks over at Entertainment Weekly.

And no, we're not talking about the Millennium Falcon.

- Oh, they hate that ship!

- Ridley said regarding Reylo,

"It does not bother me, people writing theories.

"It's really fun hearing them.

"Plus, because I know what's sort of going to happen,

"I think it'll be really interesting

"to see people's reaction to the final film.

"Obviously, there's this whole Reylo thing

"and some people are very passionate about it, some aren't."

Okay, well, she's aware of it, which isn't a big deal.

She's commented on it before, but she went on

to say more about how it will be dealt with in Episode 9.

"J.J. does deal with it.

"It's a very complex issue.

"People talk about toxic relationships and whatever it is.

"It's no joke, and I think it's deal with really well

"because it's not skimmed over."

So it's looking like in Episode 9,

J.J. Abrams will finish what he's started in Episode 7,

which sounds like great news for both Reylo fans

and detractors alike.

That's because one major part of the trilogy

being built around the adversarial nature

between Rey and Kylo Ren,

addressing their connection/chemistry

and exploring it in a deep and meaningful way

without brushing over the icky part

could be extremely satisfying for Star Wars fans

if J.J. is truly up to the task, like Ridley says he is.

But does this mean that Rey and Kylo Ren

will end up together?

- Maybe. - Not necessarily.

I mean, old Ben Solo has a lot to do

on his communication skills before he's ready

for any sort of meaningful relationship.

- Anything else? - And with rumors

that the Rise of Skywalker has eight different endings

that are being tested with audiences,

there is certainly a lot of pressure

on J.J. and company to end the Skywalker Saga

in a satisfying way, and that definitely means tying up

Kylo and Rey's stories.

Plus, if the only reason you're against Reylo

is because you think they're going to end up

being relatives, come on!

Get real!

Star Wars wouldn't make that same mistake again,

and you can take that to the bank.

- Well, I guess you don't know everything about women yet.

- Unless we're wrong, of course.

- Maybe.

- But what do you folks think?

How do you think Episode 9 will wrap things up?

Have you been able to avoid spoilers so far,

and how did Kylo Ren have such luxurious hair

right after taking off his mask in Episode 7?

Hm.

- Don't be afraid, I feel it too.

- Let's discuss.

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