Screenwriter Michael Arndt described Kira as a “loner, hothead, gear-head, badass,” and the early story focused on Kira’s journey of self-discovery, from fearful Force-sensitive to master. Rey Was a Hothead Loner Named Kira Rey’s original name w as Kira and while its not specifically stated, her early concept designs l ooked like they wer e modeled after Kristen Stewart. When available online, I’ve included some of the concept art and preview pages from the Art Of book (which is a must buy in my opinion). But for now the Art of The Force Awakens book gives us our more extensive look behind the development and evolution of this project. We should learn more about the development process of the movie when the Making of book is released in spring 2016 (lets hope it serves the Rinzler books proud). Some of what is below might just be some ideas that were thrown at the wall during those early days, while other stuff you can see a glimpse of what evolved into the final film. At fir st artists wou ld work with the film’s initi al sc ree nwr iter Michael Arndt to “create guided imagery,” compelling visual concepts that invoke symbolism. Before we begin, I should note that the process of imagining concepts for the film began before a director was even signed on to the project. Did you know that Starkiller Base was originally called The Doom Star? That Poe Dameron’s character began as a Jedi or Bounty Hunter? Or how about that they toyed with the idea that Anakin Skywalker would appear in the film as a Force Ghost? Learn about how The Force Awakens changed from the earliest story ideas to the movie you’ve now experienced. How did Star Wars: the Force Awakens evolve during the development process? What were some of the early ideas they were playing with that didn’t end up in the final film? The new book The Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens gives us a peek inside the development of Episode 7, from the earliest concepts to post production.
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