There's so many theories about Rey in The Force Awakens, and we're not going to get any answers just yet until the next installment hits us, two years from now. So a new fan theory is floating around, dealing with Rey's mysterious origins.
The theory posits that Rey is actually Anakin Skywalker reincarnated.
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It's because she's got a strong connection with the Force and she's a badass pilot and mechanic.
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She also suffers flashbacks when she touches his lightsaber.
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Could Maz Kanata be referring to Anakin when she says, "I have lived long enough to see the same eyes in different people"?
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Could Anakin have found a way to cheat death?
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Anakin is just one iteration of "The Chosen One," and Rey is the latest version.
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Some have even pointed out the shadow of Darth Vader behind Rey.
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Remember this?
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Is Rey, Anakin Skywalker?
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