[h2]7. Brit Marling [/h2]
One thing I would really like to see Abrams do in his Star Wars film is populate the franchise with more female characters. He has found great female stars for projects before, most notably on Alias and Felicity, and I would even be excited to see him cast a female protagonist for the new movie. While I think I have an even better idea for who that could be later on down this list, indie actress Brit Marling would be an interesting choice to consider. She probably reads a bit too mature to play a main Star Wars character – series protagonists are typically a tad younger – but there is a mysterious, ethereal quality to her work – especially in the fascinating Sound of My Voice – that would make her a truly compelling Jedi. We have not, in fact, seen many female human Jedi in the past, but I think Marling could offer a singular and intriguing interpretation, especially if Episode VII revolves around a new era and order of Jedi.
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