One of the most talented young actresses in Hollywood is officially part of the "Star Wars" franchise.
Felicity Jones was announced as a star of the first "Star Wars" spinoff, "Rogue One," last year, and she takes center stage in the new teaser trailer, in which she plays a Rebel fighter.
You may recognize the 31-year-old actress.
Jones received an Oscar nomination for her performance playing Stephen Hawking’s wife, Jane, in "The Theory of Everything."
Though Jones has been working professionally since age 12 and previously found recognition for her work on indie films, "Star Wars" will help give the actress global recognition.
With "Rogue One" coming to theaters on December 16, 2016, it's worth getting to know Jones before then.
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Jones grew up in Birmingham, England, where she was encouraged to get into acting by her uncle, actor Michael Hadley (“Pirate Radio”). Her first role was at age 12 in the 1996 UK TV movie “The Treasure Seekers,” co-starring Keira Knightley.
From 1998 to 2001 she starred in the popular U.K. shows "The Worst Witch" and its follow-up, "Weirdsister College."
She then pulled back on her workload to focus on school until she graduated from Wadham College in 2006.
Jones soon went back to work on TV. She made an appearance on an episode of "Doctor Who" in 2008, and popped up in movies like 2009’s "Cheri" with Michelle Pfeiffer, as well as 2010’s "The Tempest," alongside Helen Mirren.
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