Star Wars 8 confirmed to reveal who Rey's parents are

Star Daisy Ridley responded to several fan theories connecting her to both Rogue One's Jyn Erso and Obi-Wan Kenobi

While we're settling comfortably into the world of Star Wars' first anthology film, Rogue One, there's still one question that refuses to leave our minds: seriously, who are Rey's parents?

The biggest cinematic cliffhanger in recent memory, fans are understandably antsy to have the question solved as soon as possible; finally, we've at least got an answer as to when we'll find out the truth. While speaking to Vulture, star Daisy Ridley confirmed that Rey's parentage will be revealed in Star Wars: Episode VIII.

The revelation came in response to fan theories pointing to a possible relation to Obi-Wan Kenobi, thanks to her skills with Jedi mind tricks and her hermit-like nature. "We will see in a year," Ridley responded to the idea. "Just sit tight on that question."

Other theories point to Rogue One's Jyn Erso as Rey's possible mother, who she suggested existed too early in the Star Wars timeline to be a candidate.

"I mean, I think historically it wouldn’t work, because she is… Darth Vader is there… so she would ultimately be my great-grandma; no, she would be my grandma," she said. "I mean it could happen, especially in a galaxy far, far away."

“I am just excited to see how it is, because I have heard it is so so different, and its own thing,” Ridley said. “I have no idea what happens – I know the ending, but I have no idea really what happens in it."

Star Wars: Episode VIII hits UK cinemas 15 December 2017.