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Daisy Ridley says it was "terrifying" to fight a 'zombie' in her new horror flick 'We Bury the Dead'. The 32-year-old actress plays Ava Newman in the survival

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / March 18

Daisy Ridley and Alden Ehrenreich to star in The Last Resort

Daisy Ridley and Alden Ehrenreich will star in 'The Last Resort'. The 'Magpie' actress and the 'Cocaine Bear' actor have signed up to appear in Donald Petrie's romantic comedy, which is set in the Philippines and will begin production next month, Deadline reports.

Entertainment News / IndieWire / March 11

‘We Bury the Dead’ Review: Daisy Ridley Goes Zombie-Hunting

SXSW: Given the many variations on this putrid genre, it’s impressive that writer/director Zak Hilditch has found some fresh blood for his horror outing.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / March 10

Daisy Ridley says Lucasfilm head Kathleen Kennedy is involved in her Star Wars film after exit talk

Daisy Ridley has insisted Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy is involved in ‘Star Wars: New Jedi Order’. It had been reported that the film executive

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / February 23

Daisy Ridley is involved behind the camera on Star Wars: New Jedi Order

Daisy Ridley has been "involved" in the production of 'Star Wars: New Jedi Order'. The 32-year-old actress is set to return as Rey in the upcoming sci-fi

Entertainment News / Bloody Elbow / February 17

Star Wars actress brands MMA ‘so violent’ after researching sport for new movie: ‘I struggled to watch’

It’s safe to say that mixed martial arts is an acquired taste that is not for everyone. Just two days ago, Khaos Williams was left motionless on the floor after being choked unconscious by Gabriel Bonfim at UFC Vegas 102 Another UFC star was covered in blood while announcing her retirement after a 13-fight career.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / February 16

Daisy Ridley insists new Star Wars will be 'worth the wait'

Daisy Ridley has insisted 'Star Wars: New Jedi Order' will be "worth the wait". The 32-year-old actress was revealed to be reprising her role as Rey in the movie at Star Wars Celebration in April 2023, but the project has seen a number of changes, with various writers attached to the project, putting its release date in doubt.

Entertainment News / FirstCuriosity / February 11

'If They Call, Absolutely': Daisy Ridley Speaks Her Mind On Joining MCU And DCU

Daisy Ridley, best known for her role as Rey in Star Wars, might be gearing up to trade lightsabers for capes. The actress recently shared her willingness to join either the MCU or the DCU.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / January 31

Daisy Ridley starring in virtual reality experience Trailblazer

Daisy Ridley is to star in the virtual reality experience 'Trailblazer'. The 32-year-old actress will play Bertha Benz – the wife of the Motorwagen inventor Karl Benz – in the story and will serve as an executive producer when it is made into a feature film.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / January 27

Daisy Ridley's Star Wars movie gets a new writer

Daisy Ridley’s ‘Star Wars’ film is to be written by George Nolfi. The scribe - who previously penned ‘The Bourne Ultimatum’ and ‘Ocean’s Twelve’ - is set to write the script for ‘Star Wars: New Jedi Order’, which will see the return of Ridley’s character Rey.

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Predicting the breakthrough actors of 2025

It’s time to make predictions on the actors who will break through in 2025.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / December 3

Daisy Ridley gives positive update on her Star Wars spin-off movie

Daisy Ridley has insisted 'Star Wars: New Jedi Order' is alive and well. Recent reports suggested the project has been thrown into production purgatory at Lucasfilm, but the 32-year-old actress – who is set to reprise her role as Rey Skywalker in 'New Jedi Order' – has now insisted there are no issues with the project going on behind the scenes.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / November 22

Daisy Ridley can't remember helping after car crash

Daisy Ridley has no recollection of coming to the aid of a van driver when their vehicle "flipped" in front of her. The 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' actress admitted she "panics" in times of crisis but can also be quite "logistical" and helpful, even if she's just operating on autopilot.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / November 14

Daisy Ridley and husband Tom Bateman changed the story of Magpie

Daisy Ridley's new thriller ‘Magpie’ “changed quite a lot” after she pitched her ideas to husband Tom Bateman. The 32-year-old actress appears in the noir

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / November 6

Daisy Ridley reunites with Cleaner director for new action thriller

Daisy Ridley has been cast in new action thriller 'Dedication'. The 32-year-old actress is set to reunite with her 'Cleaner' director Martin Campbell, who previously helped the likes of 'Casino Royale' and 'GoldenEye'.

Entertainment News / FirstCuriosity / November 5

Daisy Ridley Shares Excitement For Her New ‘Star Wars’ Film, Teases Rey Skywalker’s Future

Daisy Ridley, the iconic actress who brought Rey Skywalker to life in the ‘Star Wars‘ sequel trilogy, has hinted at an exciting future for the character.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / October 31

Daisy Ridley credits Penelope Cruz for her marriage

Daisy Ridley credits Penelope Cruz for her relationship with Tom Bateman. The 32-year-old actress struck up an instant friendship with her now-husband when they worked together on 2017's 'Murder on the Orient Express' but a remark from their co-star made her look at the 35-year-old actor differently.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / October 27

Tom Bateman had just days to write the script for Magpie

Tom Bateman had just days to write the script for 'Magpie'. The 35-year-old actor is married to 'Star Wars' actress Daisy Ridley and explained that his

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / October 26

Daisy Ridley scared to play Rey again

Daisy Ridley admitted she is scared to play Rey again in 'Star Wars'. The 32-year-old actress will reprise the role in Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s 'Star Wars: New Jedi Order' and while she is excited, she revealed she feels nervous about playing the character once more.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / October 25

Daisy Ridley’s husband Tom Bateman 'knows the story' of her new Star Wars movie

Daisy Ridley’s husband Tom Bateman "knows the story" of her upcoming ‘Star Wars’ film. The 32-year-old actress - who confirmed that she had married the