Daisy Ridley and Alden Ehrenreich Set to Star in Philippines-Set Rom-Com THE LAST RESORT

Star Wars universe actors Daisy Ridley and Alden Ehrenreich have signed on to star in a Philippines-set romantic comedy feature titled The Last Resort. The film is being directed by Donald Petrie, who has previously directed some great rom-coms like Mystic Pizza, Miss Congeniality, and How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days. The Karen McCullah (Legally Blonde, 10 Things I Hate About You) penned script follows Brooke (Ridley), who is determined to prove herself worthy of running her father’s hotel empire. She travels to the Philippines to scout a new resort location. There, she meets Ben (Ehrenreich), a charming expatriate pilot who helps her discover the beauty of the country—and a newfound sense of freedom. As love and duty collide, Brooke must choose between the life she’s built and the one she’s only just begun to love.Ridley was just at SXSW for the stateside premiere of Zak Hilditch’s zombie survival thriller, We Bury the Dead. She was also at SXSW last year for the noir thriller Magpie, based on an original story that she developed. She’s set to reprise her Star Wars role as Rey in the upcoming Star Wars: New Jedi Order. Ehrenreich is currently shooting the feature Switzerland opposite Helen Mirren for Film Nation. He most recently wrapped a starring role in Zach Cregger’s New Line Cinema feature Weapons which is currently scheduled for MLK weekend 2026. Next up, Ehrenreich will be seen starring in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the upcoming limited series Ironheart, a spinoff of the critically acclaimed Black Panther films.via: Deadline

Mar 18, 2025 - 21:42
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Daisy Ridley and Alden Ehrenreich Set to Star in Philippines-Set Rom-Com THE LAST RESORT

Star Wars universe actors Daisy Ridley and Alden Ehrenreich have signed on to star in a Philippines-set romantic comedy feature titled The Last Resort. The film is being directed by Donald Petrie, who has previously directed some great rom-coms like Mystic Pizza, Miss Congeniality, and How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days.

The Karen McCullah (Legally Blonde, 10 Things I Hate About You) penned script follows Brooke (Ridley), who is determined to prove herself worthy of running her father’s hotel empire. She travels to the Philippines to scout a new resort location.

There, she meets Ben (Ehrenreich), a charming expatriate pilot who helps her discover the beauty of the country—and a newfound sense of freedom. As love and duty collide, Brooke must choose between the life she’s built and the one she’s only just begun to love.

Ridley was just at SXSW for the stateside premiere of Zak Hilditch’s zombie survival thriller, We Bury the Dead. She was also at SXSW last year for the noir thriller Magpie, based on an original story that she developed. She’s set to reprise her Star Wars role as Rey in the upcoming Star Wars: New Jedi Order.

Ehrenreich is currently shooting the feature Switzerland opposite Helen Mirren for Film Nation. He most recently wrapped a starring role in Zach Cregger’s New Line Cinema feature Weapons which is currently scheduled for MLK weekend 2026. Next up, Ehrenreich will be seen starring in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the upcoming limited series Ironheart, a spinoff of the critically acclaimed Black Panther films.

via: Deadline