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Star Wars’ Daisy Ridley Leading New Road Trip Horror Movie, Simon Rex & More Also Cast

The horror feature follows sisters on a cross-country trip after a pregnancy turns into a fight for survival.

  • Daisy Ridley, Sosie Bacon, and Simon Rex will star in horror feature 'Get Rid of It,' directed by Ry Russo-Young from a script by Gemma Holdway, with production scheduled to begin in early 2027.
  • The film follows Harper, played by Ridley, and her sister Jessie, played by Bacon, on a cross-country road trip after Harper becomes pregnant following a one-night stand with drifter Miller, played by Rex.
  • Independent film veteran David Lancaster, known for Oscar-nominated 'Whiplash,' is producing, while Upgrade, CAA Media Finance, and Range Select are handling sales at the American Film Market.
  • Director Russo-Young, who previously directed episodes of 'Shrinking' starring Harrison Ford and Jason Segel, described the project as 'propulsive and playful' with 'compelling point of view and heart beneath the horror.'
  • Ridley is best known for playing Rey in the 'Star Wars' sequel trilogy, while Bacon recently appeared in 'Smile' and 'Scarperta,' and Rex received acclaim for his performance in 'Red Rocket.
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Variety broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
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