6) It’ll Feature A Talented Actress As The Lead Star
It’s great that the Star Wars film universe is becoming so diverse, allowing for different people to be attracted to these movies. With the Force Awakens we’ll see a film led by a black actor, and with Rogue One we’ll see a film lead by a woman. Felicity Jones, no less. Plus, instead of following the usual formula where the woman is just one member on a team of colorful characters, she will actually be the team’s leader here.
It will be interesting to see what her character stands for as well, as several reports claim that she’ll be the daughter of one Boba Fett. If that’s the case, it could create a great narrative for the writers to explore. She can either side by her father and turn on her team and the Rebel cause, or stand against him.
Also, I’m curious if Jones will pop up elsewhere in the Star Wars universe, like in the Han Solo film for example. Perhaps even as one of Han’s partners on a mission? Now that’s something I’d love to see.