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‘Star Wars’ Favorite Reportedly Close To Returning After 20-Year Gap

Rumors are swirling about Natalie Portman possibly reprising her role as Padmé Amidala in the Star Wars universe, sparking excitement among fans.

Portman became a household name in the early 2000s thanks to her portrayal of Padmé in the prequel trilogy. Over the course of three films, her character evolved from the young and idealistic Queen of Naboo to a seasoned senator navigating a galaxy on the brink of war.

Padmé (Natalie Portman) and Anakin (Hayden Christensen) in 'Revenge of the Sith'
Credit: Lucasfilm

Padmé played a pivotal role in shaping the galaxy’s political landscape. She fiercely opposed the Republic’s growing militarization and remained a staunch advocate for peace. However, her journey ended tragically in Revenge of the Sith (2005), where she died giving birth to Luke and Leia Skywalker as her husband, Anakin, fell to the Dark Side and became Darth Vader.

Despite the mixed critical reception of the prequels, Portman’s performance as Padmé resonated with fans, cementing her as a beloved figure in the franchise.

Padmé Amidala looking sad in Revenge of the Sith
Credit: Lucasfilm

In recent years, Star Wars has seen the return of several iconic characters from the prequels. Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen reprised their roles as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker in the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, and Ariana Greenblatt portrayed a young Ahsoka Tano in Ahsoka.

This resurgence of familiar faces has reignited calls for Portman to return, with fans eager to see her explore new dimensions of Padmé’s character. Portman herself has expressed interest, admitting in 2023, “No one’s ever asked me to return, but I’m open to it.”

Padmé fighting with the Jedi on Geonosis
Credit: Lucasfilm

Kristian Harloff recently reported that Portman is “close to reaching a deal” to reprise her role for Ahsoka Season 2. Considering the show’s exploration of the World Between Worlds—a realm where time and space converge—Padmé’s return, while unconventional, is plausible.

The mystical realm featured in Ahsoka Season 1 and allowed the titular character to encounter her former master, Anakin, opening the door for similar reunions.

However, Star Wars News Net has since reported that its source denied the rumors, adding uncertainty to the speculation. While this doesn’t entirely rule out the possibility of Portman’s return, it’s a reminder to approach these reports with cautious optimism.

Would you like to see Natalie Portman reprise her role as Padmé Amidala?

Chloe James

Chloë is a theme park addict and self-proclaimed novelty hunter. She's obsessed with all things Star Wars, loves roller coasters (but hates Pixar Pal-A-Round), and lives for Disney's next Muppets project.

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