Russo-Young Sets 2027 Start Date for Ridley Horror
Daisy Ridley and Sosie Bacon star in a pregnancy thriller that hits the road at the start of next year.
By Petra Murphy ·
Director Ry Russo-Young is preparing to launch Get Rid of It, a horror film featuring Daisy Ridley and Sosie Bacon, with production slated to begin in early 2027. Simon Rex joins the cast as Miller, a drifter who impregnates Ridley's character, Harper, in a one-night encounter. The premise centers on Harper and her sister Jessie, played by Bacon, who embark on a cross-country journey to survive the pregnancy.
The story escalates when the sisters realize the fetus may not be human. Russo-Young directs the film from a script by Gemma Holdway. The project is currently in development but has a concrete timeline for moving into the production phase in the first quarter of next year.
Ridley is currently attached to Ti West's Ebenezer, which stars Johnny Depp. Her recent work includes We Bury the Dead, Young Woman and the Sea, and the Star Wars sequel trilogy. Bacon appears in the series Scarpetta opposite Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis. She also starred in the SXSW release Family Movie alongside Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick.
Rex, who played Mikey in Red Rocket, has also appeared in Easy's Waltz and Blink Twice. Russo-Young, known for Before I Fall and The Sun Is Also a Star, stated that the project's strength lies in its compelling point of view and heart beneath the horror. She expressed excitement about working with the cast.
David Lancaster is producing the film. His credits include Whiplash, Nightcrawler, and Drive. Upgrade, CAA Media Finance, and Range Select are handling sales. These companies plan to present the project to buyers during the fall market.
