Star Wars Episode 7: 10 Actresses To Play First Prominent, Live-Action Female Jedi

8. Naomie Harris

She's part of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, and now a part of the James Bond universe as well. But she proved her action chops in 28 Days Later, where she portrayed a tough-as-nails zombie survivor who teams up with Cillian Murphy. She's got the brass to play the part, that's for sure, and she's certainly not shy of the acting talent as well. Harris could easily be the protaginst of the story, considering that a Star Wars film banks less on the draw of their stars and more on the fact that it's mother*ucking Star Wars. She could bring a likable, rouge air to her character, or play them up as sweetly as possible. Her range really allows for a lot of different directions for a role, and she could certainly use some more exposure, being as talented as she is.
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