Fallen Order Devs Wanted A Black Woman To Star But Were Told No Skip to content Click here to check out the GameByte Shop great games, consoles and more! Fallen Order Devs Wanted A Black Woman To Star But Were Told No 11 May 2022 by Olly Smith A former Respawn Entertainment developer has shed some light on the original plans for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order to feature a Black woman as the protagonist. Yesterday on May 10th, Nora Shramek, a former developer at Respawn, wrote a tweet claiming the development team for the game had plans for the game’s main Jedi protagonist to be a Black woman. When I worked on SW:JFO a LOT of devs wanted & advocated 4 the main character 2b black &/or a woman. 'Reasons' 4 NO: We already have 2 black people in the game. Rey is a woman & we can't do that to' guess what the demographic of the people making those decisions looked like?- NoraNevaBoreYa ‍ (@NoraShramek) May 10, 2022 WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN Apparently, the reasons this idea was shot down was due to the fact that two Black characters already featured in the game, as well as Rey being the female lead of the Star Wars sequel trilogy. Some developers at Respawn allegedly felt this was reason enough to not include a Black woman as the main character.ADVERT ADVERT Shramek’s tweet does not specify the individual(s) responsible for refusing this idea, but she does end her initial tweet with “Guess what the demographic of the people making those decisions looked like?” Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order eventually cast actor Cameron Monaghan as Cal Kestis, a survivor of the Order 66 purge. His performance was met with mixed reception, with some calling Cal a bland protagonist while others appreciated the depth Monaghan brought to the role. For me personally, I liked Cal and found him to grow on me as the story of Fallen Order developed. However, there’s no denying it’s a shame that Respawn’s original plans for its main character didn’t end up happening.ADVERT ADVERT In related news, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 2 is supposedly due to be revealed in May. More on that story as it develops. Gaming General Knowledge Quiz You think you know your GTAs from your Halos? Test your knowledge in our ultimate gaming general knowledge quiz! Start QuizPage 1 of 10 Who is the main playable character in The Legend of Zelda series? Page 2 of 10 Which video game console is currently the best-selling of all time? Page 3 of 10 In which year did Mario debut in 3D? Page 4 of 10 Which real-life Californian city is 'San Fierro' from GTA San Andreas based on? Page 5 of 10 Which of these indie games was the first to be released? Page 6 of 10 Which was the first Assassin's Creed game that featured a playable female main character? Page 7 of 10 Which of these games does NOT feature any multiplayer components? Page 8 of 10 As of February 2021, how many worldwide copies has the Halo series sold? Page 9 of 10 Which 'Soulsborne' game features the location known as 'Ashina Castle'? Page 10 of 10 Which of these video game franchises has never had a movie adaptation? The fighting in Ukraine is causing families to flee their homes. Please give now to save lives and protect people in need. Donate today! Keep the conversation going by heading over to our Facebook and Twitter pages. You can also find us on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Google News, Reddit and Flipboard. Be sure to also check out our friends over on FragHero and Sporf.ADVERT ADVERT Along with the latest games, merch, and accessories, the GameByte Shop has an epic Loyalty Points Scheme – earning you points for every £1 you spend. Sign up to hear about exclusive deals, PS5 console drops, and more! Featured Image Credit: EA / Respawn TweetShareSharePin Follow us on @GameByte @gamebyte GameByte GameByte GameByte Noobs Play @GameByte @gamebyte GameByte GameByte GameByte Noobs Play External Links Policy GameByte Staff About GameByte Advertise with us Careers Ambassador Program Contact Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Manage Cookies Preferences Submit Your Content FragHero Sporf 9 to 5 Life Social Chain Social Chain Agency