Natalie Portman Pitches “Exciting” Return to Star Wars 20 Years After Padmé’s Death

It’s been two decades since Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith premiered, and although Padmé Amidala’s fate seemed sealed in the tragic conclusion of the prequel trilogy — we all said NOOOOOO — Natalie Portman has a bold idea for a comeback — and it involves a lightsaber. Appearing on The One Show this week to promote her new film Fountain of Youth, Portman was asked whether she’d ever consider returning to the galaxy far, far away, despite Padmé’s dramatic death in childbirth at the end of Revenge of the Sith. Without hesitation, Portman lit up with a pitch fans won’t soon forget: bring her back as a Jedi.