Live fearlessly, live boldly, and even after youre gone that strength and inspiration burn on.
She remains a light that will never go out in the galaxy.
Anyone who expected the Resistance to fill that void and maintain order would be mistaken.
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No, no, no.
Not at all, Johnson says.
When the First Order did that hit, the Resistance is isolated, and theyre very, very vulnerable.
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Thats where we pick them up.
Shes suffered quite a bit, Johnson adds.
Shes become me, and Ive become her.
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Because its been a while, Fisher told EW in 2015 before the release ofThe Force Awakens.
Despite the hardship, Leia always finds the hope in any given situation.
This time, her story is entwined with Poe Dameron, the hotshot X-wing pilot played by Oscar Isaac.
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Their relationship is not just general and warrior.
And inStar Wars, the notion of family goes far beyond blood relations.
Poe is in some ways a surrogate son for Leia, Isaac tells EW.
InThe Last Jedi, a torch is being passed.
Its about the peril of meeting your heroes, facing down disappointment, and rising to fight nonetheless.
There are other ways to fight, other ways to lead.
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There are also rivalries and alliances within the movement.
The nature of it will be for the movie to reveal.
It doesnt look hostile, but under the right circumstances even friendships can turn dark.
Everybody is put in a pressure cooker right away, and relationships crack and strain under that pressure.
So surreal and beautiful to think about now.
For all of her delicious, wicked humor and fiery energy she also had such sweet grace.
I miss her dearly.
