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Diego Luna Shares A 'Star Wars' Story That Will Bring Tears To Your Eyes

Yes, representation really does matter.
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The two most recent “Star Wars” films have made the jump to hyperspace, not only by breaking box office records but by showing that a galaxy far, far away can be inclusive.

Mexican actor Diego Luna, who plays Capt. Cassian Andor in “Rogue One,” shared a story about how meaningful casting decisions can be to those of us here on Earth.

I got emotional reading this!” the actor wrote on Twitter as he attached a post from a Tumblr user with the handle riveralwaysknew:

Yes, representation really does matter.

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