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And according to a new interview with showrunner Leslye Headland, there was a link between the characters.

The moment shes describing comes near the end ofThe Last Jedi, after Kylo and Rey have killed Snoke.

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However, the showrunner is keen to point out that the comparisons stop there between the characters.

In particular, it was the relationship between Lo and Jen that inspired the Star Wars series.

“We referenced that relationship over and over again,” she added.

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