The Skywalker family will remain the central focus of the core Star Wars film saga, according to Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy.

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"The Saga films focus on the Skywalker family saga," she told Costco Connection (via /Film ). "The stories follow a linear narrative that connects to the previous six films. The Force Awakens follows Return of the Jedi and continues that generational story."Kennedy's specific mention of continuing the Skywalker "generational story" hints at the likelihood of at least one of the new characters in Star Wars: The Force Awakens being a member of Luke's family. Whether or not that character is Daisy Ridley's Rey remains to be seen.Fortunately, we'll know soon enough, when Star Wars: The Force Awakens hits theaters on December 18. In addition to the film itself, fans can look forward to several new books that will accompany the movie's release

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