- Warning: Spoilers ahead for "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
- Director Rian Johnson introduced a new character in the latest "Star Wars" film.
- Rose (Kelly Marie Tran) is a Resistance fighter who meets Finn (John Boyega).
- Together they go on a covert mission and, despite failing, bond over their commitment to helping the rebellion stay alive.
- Disney/Lucasfilm released footage of Tran's first chemistry-test audition for her role.
- In the clip, Johnson explains why he liked her after seeing "hundreds" of other actors.
- "I really, really, really, really like Kelly," Johns says. "The character I had in my head when I was writing … it's like she showed up to read."
- Johnson has also said Rose was introduced as a way to bring more conflict to the Canto Bight sequence with Finn's character.
- Watch the full video below to see Tran's audition and other behind-the-scenes footage.
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