VIDEO : Last Jedi Director Rian Johnson Opens Up About Idea Behind Reys Parents

Ever since audiences met Rey in The Force Awakens and discovered the ambiguity of her heritage, countless theories emerged about their role in the Star Wars saga. The Last Jedi addressed that answer directly, as Kylo Ren revealed that her parents were "nobodies." The film's writer/director, Rian Johnson, detailed to The Hollywood Reporter how he came to the decision of making Rey's parents nobodies instead of making them significant figures in the franchise.