In
Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi, Mon Mothma appeared and briefed the Rebel Alliance on the plan for the Battle of Endor. Aside from that moment, she didn’t really have a pivotal role in the film. Mothma in
Return of the Jedi was portrayed by Caroline Blakiston, however, in
Rogue One, she will be played by Genevieve O'Reill. This isn’t O'Reill’s first time portraying the Rebel Leader. She portrayed Mothma in
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. Don’t remember? Well, you wouldn’t, unless you own the DVD version. Sadly, all of her O'Reill’s scenes never made it into the final copy of the film. Never to fear though, she’s back in
Rogue One and ready to lead!
Kathleen Kennedy, the president of Lucasfilm, spoke on Mon Mothma’s role in
Rogue One, and she revealed that it is going to be far bigger than her previous appearances.
“We actually see quite a bit of her. The Rebel alliance is in disarray. Pretty panicked. Up against it. And she is trying the best she can to provide the leadership, in amongst a wide variety of Rebel soldiers that have very differing opinions as to what to do.” With Mothma set to have a
"significantly larger” role in the film, just how good will she be able to lead this reckless group of Rebels? I'll guess we'll just have to wait and see.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is set to hit theaters on
December 16.