Rogue One actress Felicity Jones has said the number of lead roles for women in action films is a “a wonderful moment for cinema”.
Jones, who plays Jyn Erso in the new Star Wars spin-off, said “it means a huge amount” to be the first woman to have top billing in a Star Wars movie.
She said: “It’s absolutely time that we had female leads and as many females leading films as we do men.
“It’s a very exciting time to be an actress.”
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story had its UK premiere in London on Tuesday and is released around the world this week. More