Furthermore, Cox had demonstrated her ability to lead a parody before. In 2015, she played Irene Adler in Digital Playground's Sherlock: A XXX Parody , a role that required wit, intelligence, and presence as a counterpoint to the lead. The studio knew they had a performer who could handle the humor, the drama, and the physical demands of a major parody, making her the ideal choice to play the lead in their Star Wars project.