Star Wars Episode 8: 10 Predictions You Need To Know
6. ... But The Snoke One Won't Be
Speaking of theories you've probably heard already, at this stage everyone and their mum has been considered by the online community as the secret original identity of Supreme Leader Snoke. That's if he even has one; Snoke could be his real name, making this a brand new character that isn't tied to anything from Star Wars canon. That's always an option.
Whether Snoke ends up being Anakin Skywalker reborn, Darth Plagueis up to his old tricks, the Emperor with a new groove or something else entirely, we may not find out in Episode VIII. If the Rey revelation really is in this film, would they stick the Snoke one in as well? Wouldn't that be overkill?
It seems more likely that the truth about Snoke's origins and motivations will be saved for Episode IX, allowing him an epic "It was me, James, the author of all your pain" sort of speech before the climactic battle that draws this trilogy to a close. There could be clues in Episode VIII, but don't hold your breath for more than that.