Daisy Ridley is a badass and a delight in 'Stars Wars VIII' stunt training

Is that the kick from 'Mulan'?
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Proma Khosla
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Even Luke Skywalker had to train before wielding a lightsaber. 

Daisy Ridley, star of The Force Awakens and its sequel currently filming in the U.K., posted an Instagram video on Monday of her stunt training – with a little flare at the end of the performance.


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The video was taken by Ridley's trainer. Though the star pokes fun at her own performance, there's clearly concentration and discipling required to twirl even a fake lightsaber.

At least she can use the Force.

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Proma Khosla

Proma Khosla is a Senior Entertainment Reporter writing about all things TV, from ranking Bridgerton crushes to composer interviews and leading Mashable's stateside coverage of Bollywood and South Asian representation. You might also catch her hosting video explainers or on Mashable's TikTok and Reels, or tweeting silly thoughts from @promawhatup.

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