RogueLeader said:
I was also going to mention that I think I’ve thought of a way to handle the Force bond duel scene in a way that Rey’s parents aren’t brought up at all. I was stuck for so long because I was attached to keep the pacing as close to the theatrical as possible, but looking back at how Dom did it in his work print, I think you could do the same thing, but replace the one or two lines (and one quick vision) of Rey’s parents with the ominous future Exegol battle.

I’d be interested in seeing this, but imo the reveal that Palpatine had Rey’s parents killed is kind of necessary for the plot to hang together. Anything that reduces the retcon of Rey’s parents being angels is worthwhile in my book though.