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Questions about Poe Dameron

Short answers, pulled from the story.

Who plays Poe Dameron in the Star Wars films?

Oscar Isaac portrays Poe Dameron, beginning with the 2015 film The Force Awakens. He reprised the role in The Last Jedi, The Rise of Skywalker, the animated series Star Wars Resistance, and several television specials.

When was Poe Dameron introduced in the Star Wars franchise?

Poe Dameron was introduced in The Force Awakens in 2015.

Why was Poe Dameron almost written out of The Force Awakens?

The script originally had Poe dying early in the story. Director J.J. Abrams rewrote it so the character survived through the entire film.

Who are Poe Dameron's parents in the Star Wars comics?

Poe's mother, Shara Bey, was an A-wing pilot who adventures alongside Leia Organa. His father, Kes Dameron, served with the Pathfinders, a Rebel Alliance ground force led by Han Solo.

What controversial reveal about Poe Dameron's past appears in The Rise of Skywalker?

The Rise of Skywalker reveals that Poe once worked as a spice smuggler before joining the Resistance, abandoning his crew and friends to do so. Some critics felt the reveal did not match the character's earlier portrayal.

How do critics compare Poe Dameron to Han Solo?

Critics including Michael Phillips of the Chicago Tribune and Manohla Dargis of The New York Times described Poe as a next-generation version of Han Solo. Richard Roeper of the Chicago Sun-Times wrote that Isaac has more than a bit of Han Solo's swagger.