Watch Daisy Ridley's 'Star Wars' Audition

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published 30 March 16

The lovable nerds who brought us Star Wars just released a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the film's casting process, and while we're still waiting to learn what BB-8 was doing pre-spotlight (off-Broadway plays, one assumes), we do get to see Daisy Ridley's audition.

After watching the 23-year-old actress tearfully make her way through one of The Force Awakens's more emotional scenes, it's easy to see why she was cast in the movie. To quote J.J. Abrams himself, "She just blew my mind. She's reaching this depth of struggle and tears are streaming down her face. I thought, 'this is unbelievable.'"

It's safe to assume "Someone Like You" was playing through her head at the time of this audition, right?

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Mehera Bonner

Mehera Bonner is a news writer who focuses on celebrities and royals.