Laura Dern has revealed that her violet-haired Resistance leader, like Leia Organa herself, was Force sensitive.
She doesnt swing a lightsaber.
She doesnt stand on her head.
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She doesnt pick up a box with her mind.
But then again, neither did Leia.
Holdo wields the Force in a different way.
This is more than a fan theory.
The Force connection is something Dern and the filmmakers actively embedded in Holdos character.
Theres something about her that longs to protect it, and holds that with great care, Dern says.
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But that also explains why Holdo wasnt afraid to sacrifice in a critical moment.
She knew there is life and power beyond what we see.
At first, its off-putting for Leia, as it was years later with Isaacs Poe Dameron.
In a way, she is a savant.
And that may also be part of her deep connection with with Leia.
It sounds great, Dern says with a laugh.
I mean, you would think, you would think.
