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Felicity Jones was announced as a star of the first "Star Wars" spinoff, "Rogue One," last year, and she takes center stage in the new teaser trailer, in which she plays a Rebel fighter.
You may recognize the 31-year-old actress.
Jones received an Oscar nomination for her performance playing Stephen Hawking's wife, Jane, in "The Theory of Everything."
"The Theory of Everything" Jones in "The Theory of Everything."Though Jones has been working professionally since age 12 and previously found recognition for her work on indie films, "Star Wars" will help give the actress global recognition.
With "Rogue One" coming to theaters on December 16, 2016, it's worth getting to know Jones before then.