One of the most iconic scenes in A New Hope is when Obi-Wan, Luke, R2-D2, and C-3PO are traveling to Mos Eisley's cantina, and get stopped by a Stormtrooper. Rather than submit, Obi-Wan shows off his skills with the Force, convincing the Stormtrooper to let them pass by uttering his famous line, "These are not the droids you're looking for." Rey has an extremely similar scene in episode seven when she uses her newfound abilities to persuade a Stormtrooper (played by Daniel Craig, no less) to release her from the cell Kylo Ren is holding her in. Coincidence, or something more?
