<Li> Adam Driver as Kylo Ren, Supreme Leader Snoke's disciple, who is strong with the dark side of the Force and leader to the Knights of Ren . He was born Ben Solo, the son of Han Solo and Leia Organa, nephew of Luke Skywalker, and the grandson of Anakin Skywalker . </Li> <Li> Daisy Ridley as Rey, a highly Force - sensitive scavenger from the desert planet Jakku, who joined the Resistance and goes to find Luke Skywalker . </Li> <Li> John Boyega as Finn, a former stormtrooper of the First Order who defected to the Resistance . </Li> <Li> Oscar Isaac as Poe Dameron, a high - ranking X-wing fighter pilot in the Resistance . </Li>

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