STAR WARS: It Sounds Like J.J. Abrams Definitely Had A Much Different Idea For Rey's Parentage

@Nightwing1015 - This only confirms what I said right after TLJ came out:

They. Don't. Have. A. Plan.

They just gave the film to Ryan who, probably along with Kennedy, did what they thought would be ""cool"", maybe under a severe acid trip while listening to lady gaga.

@TheRealTomServo - that would have been cool if this were the new new trilogy. Episodes 10-12. But this definitely shits on what was in motion

@AquamanIsTheBest -

"I like that she's a nobody. It's a wonderful message for people"

Sequel Trilogy Rey was born with nothing, does nothing to give her powers, and just have everything without any effort being shown on screen. Not only is it a rather toxic message, it's also a lie - life requires work to get anywhere.

Original Trilogy Luke teaches people that even with heritage you still need to train to become the best and you'll still be at a disadvantage to those older, more experienced or generally born into a better position. It shows that true strength comes from practicing and learning. He ends the trilogy surrounded by friends, happy.

Prequel Trilogy Anakin shows that power corrupts. It gives the message that those born into power may not be the best at what they do, they also may be misled by others who want to abuse their powers. He ends the trilogy almost completely alone, other than someone who has manipulated him.

"Heroes can be anybody"

This could be a great message and i'd say it works with a few of the main cast - but not Rey;

Finn comes from a position where he has no heritage and basic Storm Trooper training yet helps save Poe - which results in the Star Killer base being destroyed saving countless lives. He's also the reason Rey is alive, distracting Kylo during the forest fight. He's effectively a random Storm Trooper, the nobodies of Star Wars, and he is one of the main heroes of TFA.

Poe comes from a position of no heritage, but it's implied that he's trained for countless years as a fighter pilot to become the best (as mentioned in TFA)

@FromACertainPOV - Yeah. And when you think about it, that was the only way that twist could be both surprising and effect the story without it just being the original trilogy again.