Daisy Ridley & Alden Ehrenreich Star in Philippines-Set Romantic Comedy
Daisy Ridley and Alden Ehrenreich will star in “The Last Resort,” a romantic comedy directed by Donald Petrie and set in the Philippines, produced by Asia Pacific Films. The screenplay focuses on Brooke trying to balance her duty with newfound freedom and romance in her journey to manage her father’s hotel empire. Production starts in April with distribution handled by CAA Media Finance.
Daisy Ridley and Alden Ehrenreich will star in the upcoming romantic comedy, “The Last Resort,” directed by Donald Petrie and set in the Philippines. Asia Pacific Films will produce and finance this film, which will begin production in April. CAA Media Finance is managing worldwide distribution rights for the project.
The screenplay, crafted by Karen McCullah, centers on the character Brooke (played by Ridley), who aims to demonstrate her capability to manage her father’s hotel chain. Her journey to the Philippines to explore a new resort location leads her to Ben (Ehrenreich), a charismatic expatriate pilot who inspires her to appreciate the local beauty and embrace newfound freedom. As romance and responsibility conflict, Brooke faces a decision between her established life and a potentially rewarding new one.
Director Donald Petrie has a successful track record with romantic comedies, including “Miss Congeniality” and “How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days,” as well as directing Gene Hackman’s final film, “Welcome to Mooseport.” The executive producer is Manuel V. Pangilinan, with Ernesto (Bong) Sta. Maria Jr. and Raja Collins as producers alongside co-producers Simon Heo, Akshay Mehta, and Rick Dugdale.
Daisy Ridley recently attended the SXSW festival for the premiere of her film “We Bury the Dead,” and previously gained accolades for her role in “Young Woman and the Sea,” which showcased her talent. In addition to her iconic portrayal of Rey in the “Star Wars” saga, she will reprise this role in an upcoming film titled “Star Wars: New Jedi Order.”
Alden Ehrenreich is actively involved in multiple projects, including the feature “Switzerland” with Helen Mirren and the upcoming Marvel series “Ironheart.” Recently, he starred in the success “Cocaine Bear” and Christopher Nolan’s critically acclaimed “Oppenheimer.” Ehrenreich also gained recognition for his performance in the film “Fair Play,” which became a hit for Netflix. Both Ridley and Ehrenreich are represented by prominent agencies, with Glenn Feig negotiating on behalf of the filmmakers.
Overall, “The Last Resort” highlights the talents of Daisy Ridley and Alden Ehrenreich in a romantic comedy featuring the scenic backdrop of the Philippines. Directed by Donald Petrie, the film explores themes of personal growth, love, and duty through its engaging storyline. Both actors continue to thrive in their respective careers, as evident from their recent projects and accolades, contributing to the film’s anticipated success.
Original Source: deadline.com
