Another actor from the “Star Wars” series has been opening up about their fan encounters, with Kelly Marie Tran sharing her post-Disney sequel trilogy experiences.
5 years after her last role in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, Kelly Marie Tran, who played Rose Tico, has spoken out against the franchise’s fanbase, stating she felt “bullied” while in the limelight. These remarks were made during the promotional run for her new movie, The Wedding Banquet, and align with similar sentiments shared by her Star Wars co-star John Boyega more recently.
In 2017’s “The Last Jedi” and briefly in 2019’s “The Rise of Skywalker”, Kelly Marie Tran played the character Rose Tico. After the release of “The Last Jedi”, Tran faced a lot of criticism online from fans who had differing opinions about the movie’s plot and character development. The character of Rose Tico, in particular, was a subject of much debate, with some viewers feeling that her storyline took away from the main narrative.
In a recent conversation with Entertainment Weekly, Tran discussed the criticism she received, saying, “I was already facing mockery. There were comments about my ethnicity or comments about me being female. I felt like I was being targeted for these very reasons.” She went on to explain that this experience prompted her to seek counseling and join support networks to manage the response to her character portrayal.
Tran’s comments are part of a larger trend of criticism directed at fans by some key actors from the Star Wars sequel trilogy. For instance, John Boyega, who portrayed Finn in those films, has received attention for his remarks where he characterized certain aspects of the Star Wars fanbase as disregarding or uninviting. Boyega had earlier voiced dissatisfaction with how his character was managed by Disney and Lucasfilm, specifically in The Rise of Skywalker, but more recently, he’s been focusing on what he perceives as unfair treatment from specific fan groups.
In both Tran and Boyega’s statements, there seems to be a noticeable lack of significant criticism towards the studios responsible for the films. Even though Disney and Lucasfilm have taken crucial decisions that impacted their characters’ storylines, such as reducing Rose Tico’s screen time in “The Rise of Skywalker,” neither actor has openly discussed the influence of creative leadership or production choices in recent discussions. Instead, they focus on reactions from the audience when speaking about these films.
As a passionate movie reviewer, I’ve observed that some fans have pointed out a recurring theme in their critiques, stressing that they were more about the character development and usage rather than the actors themselves. The storyline of Rose Tico, which delved into a subplot on the casino planet Canto Bight, was one of the most debated aspects of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, with many labeling it as superfluous to the main narrative. The conversation surrounding the sequel trilogy has been dynamic, involving fans, critics, and creators alike, all trying to pinpoint where things went awry.
Previously, Tran departed from social media back in 2018 due to a surge of unfavorable attention. This move was met with sympathetic responses and endorsement from her peers at Lucasfilm. The incident was seen by numerous figures in the entertainment industry as a symbol of the hardships actors encounter while handling prominent roles within expansive franchises, a situation which Lucasfilm also acknowledged through an official statement expressing their support for Tran.
In my perspective as a film enthusiast, her latest interview expands upon her earlier narrative, painting a picture of her journey that’s filled with strife and development. Yet, it seems to stir up old debates within the fanbase, as some still grapple with how criticisms of the movies are perceived as personal or identity-based rather than creative or artistic.
In the ongoing expansion of the Star Wars universe, encompassing both cinema and streaming platforms, there’s still much debate about the reception of the sequel trilogy. The opinions expressed by Tran and Boyega underscore the fact that discussions surrounding fandom, creative decisions, and public response are far from being resolved.
Neither Disney nor Lucasfilm has responded to Tran’s latest comments at the time of publication.
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2025-04-21 19:55