Rian Johnsonâs divisive blockbuster Star Wars: The Last Jedi has provoked a great deal of conversation since its release last week, as fans of the franchise loudly debate all sorts of questions about Johnsonâs handling of the material entrusted to him. But while there are multiple points of conversation surrounding the filmâDid the comedy work? Does the script disrespect Luke Skywalker? Are you, or have you ever been, pro-Porg?âthere remains only one true question for fans of this newly resurgent Star Wars trilogy: Do you âship Finn and Poe?
If you do, youâre in good company, as noted by actress Laura Dern, who stars in the film as the enigmatic General Holdo. Dern showed her âshipper bona fides during a longer conversation with The L.A. Times this week, discussing the continued need for more LGBTQ representation in the films. (Holdo is implied to bisexual in one of the movieâs tie-in novels, but Dern says she didnât know about that material when she was working on the film.)
âI know there have been references by fans about Poe and Finn. I mean, my Godâtheyâd be the most beautiful couple ever!â Dern told the Times. But she also made it clear that implications and side material arenât enough, in terms of representation. âMost importantly, I do believe that this team of filmmakers will not rest until the LGBTQ community is deeply represented, and I donât think that we would want Holdo to be where it stops, because itâs not clear, nor was it our intent.â
Dernâs not alone among the filmâs cast members in her support of the Finn-Poe pairing, meanwhile. Actress Kelly Marie Tranâwho plays heroic mechanic Rose, who has her own connection with John Boyegaâs Finnâis also a fan (of the franchise in general, but also this specific match-up specifically.) âOh man, I ship a lot of people,â she recently told Variety. âBut I would say I ship Finn and Poe pretty hard. Iâm excited to see what happens next.â
