Daisy Ridley Opens Up About Scrapped Film With Han Solo Star
The Rey actress reveals details about a canceled project that would have paired her with Alden Ehrenreich a decade ago, before they finally team up in their new romantic comedy.
In a candid conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, Daisy Ridley shared details about a film project that never made it to production. The actress discussed how she and Alden Ehrenreich were originally set to work together on a different movie ten years ago, long before their current collaboration in The Last Resort.
"I signed onto [The Last Resort] before I knew Alden was doing it. Alden and I were supposed to do a movie together ten years ago. It ended up not happening, but we became buddies, so I was really thrilled when he came on," Ridley explained during the interview.
The canceled project dates back to when both actors were just starting to gain recognition in Hollywood, particularly within Lucasfilm's circle of talent. Now, after all these years, that missed chance has transformed into an opportunity for the pair to finally appear together on screen.
Star Wars Alumni Unite for Romantic Comedy
Both performers made their mark in the Star Wars universe, though they never shared scenes together. Ridley became a household name playing Rey in the sequel trilogy, while Ehrenreich took on the challenge of portraying young Han Solo in the standalone prequel film. Despite existing in the same fictional galaxy, their characters' storylines never intersected.
During her interview, Ridley noted an interesting pattern in her career choices. She tends to gravitate toward roles featuring characters who experience isolation and solitude, though she didn't describe this as a deliberate decision.
"The Last Resort, which I made with Alden, really does buck that [loneliness] trend. I got to be around people. I mean, there is an element of loneliness to the person I play in that, but she really finds so much joy in the people around her. So it was really fun to do that," the actress shared.
Details About Their Upcoming Project
The Last Resort represents a departure into romantic comedy territory, with Donald Petrie directing the film. Petrie brings experience from genre favorites like How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days to this new project.
Ridley plays Brooke, an ambitious hotel executive determined to prove herself worthy of inheriting her father's hospitality empire. Her character travels to the Philippines to scout potential resort locations, where she encounters Ehrenreich's character Ben, an American pilot living abroad who introduces her to local customs and lifestyle.
The story follows the classic romantic comedy formula as Brooke must navigate between her developing romantic feelings and her professional ambitions. The supporting cast includes Sam Neill, Tia Carrere, Jo Koy, and Beck Bennett, alongside several Filipino actors. Karen McCullah wrote the screenplay for the Asia Pacific Films production.
While no official release date has been announced, the film represents the closest fans will likely get to seeing these two Star Wars performers share screen time, given that their paths never crossed in that franchise.