British actress Daisy Ridley is officially stepping back into the horror genre, signing on to headline the upcoming feature film Get Rid of It. Directed by Ry Russo-Young, the high-profile project also stars Sosie Bacon and Simon Rex, instantly positioning the film as a major hot property at the American Film Market (AFM).
Ridley’s pivot back to genre filmmaking arrives at an intriguing juncture in her career. While global audiences continue to anticipate updates regarding her much-discussed return as Rey Skywalker in the expansive Star Wars universe, the official timeline and ultimate future of those franchise plans remain shrouded in uncertainty. Rather than waiting on the shifting tides of major studio blockbusters, Ridley continues to showcase her versatility by embracing compelling independent and auteur-driven projects.
Director Ry Russo-Young, known for critically acclaimed works like Everything, Everything and The Sun Is Also a Star, brings a distinct directorial vision to Get Rid of It. Details surrounding the plot remain tightly under wraps, but the combination of Russo-Young's stylistic direction and a stellar ensemble cast featuring Bacon and Rex has generated intense buyer interest and industry buzz.
For Ridley, this strategic move reinforces her reputation as an adaptable leading lady capable of balancing massive tentpole franchises with taut, suspenseful storytelling. As pre-production ramps up and international distributors circle the project at AFM, Get Rid of It is quickly shaping up to be one of the most closely watched horror releases on the horizon.
