Key Takeaways:
* Daisy Ridley is set to star in a new film titled ‘We Bury the Dead’.
* The survival thriller is directed by Zak Hilditch, known for the Stephen King adaptation 1922.
* The film is in post-production and soon to have its world premiere.
* Ridley plays Ava, a woman searching for her missing husband after a catastrophic event.
* The first preview images of the film were recently released, hinting at a gripping plotline.
Hey there, movie buffs! Exciting news just dropped about Star Wars sequel trilogy’s star Daisy Ridley. Set to return to the Star Wars universe in a fresh chapter, Daisy has another thrilling project to share. She’s starring in an upcoming survival thriller, ‘We Bury the Dead’, by director Zak Hilditch. You might recognize Zak’s name from the Stephen King adaptation 1922, which was highly acclaimed for its incredible performances.
‘First Look’ at ‘We Bury the Dead’
Can’t hold your horses much longer? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Some super cool ‘first look’ images of the film currently making rounds on the internet, thanks to Variety, are sure to get you hyped for the movie.
Plot of ‘We Bury the Dead’
‘We Bury the Dead’ is described as a story about grief, loss, and, hold your breath – the undead. Ridley skillfully brings to life the character of Ava, a desperate woman on a heart-wrenching journey. Her character’s husband is mysteriously missing following a catastrophic military experiment, which steers Ava to join a ‘body retrieval unit’. However, things take an eerie turn when the bodies she’s helping to bury show alarming signs of life.
Star-Studded Cast and Production Team
Ridley isn’t alone in this endeavor. She’s accompanied by fantastic actors like Brenton Thwaites from the hit series Titans and Mark Coles Smith from Mystery Road: Origin.
This project flourished due to the full financing from Screen Australia, Screenwest, Lotterywest, the WA Regional Screen Fund, and Gramercy Park Media. The film’s production team includes Kelvin Munro and Grant Sputore of The Penguin Empire, Ross Dinerstein of Campfire Studios, and Joshua Harris and Mark Fasano of Gramercy Park Media, with Nathan Klingher and Ford Corbett as executive producers.
Creators’ Thought on the Film
The creators are incredibly excited about this project. Director Zak expressed his joy on having Daisy for the role of Ava. He said, “She embodies the perfect mix of vulnerability, grit, and determination that Ava exudes throughout the film.”
Producer Sputore echoes the excitement, saying, “Zak is uniquely gifted when it comes to making movies that are just as moving as they are terrifying.”
And there you have it! ‘We Bury the Dead’ is set to terrify and thrill its audiences, promising an unforgettable cinematic experience. The world premiere and a special preview event slated for November at Australia’s Adelaide Film Festival is undoubtedly a date to mark on your calendars. Also, don’t forget to catch the intriguing ‘first look’ images and share your thoughts on them. Sound off in the comment section below and let us know what you think!
