Daisy Ridley and Sosie Bacon Join Simon Rex in New Horror Film Get Rid of It

Daisy Ridley, Sosie Bacon, and Simon Rex have secured the lead roles in Get Rid of It, a new horror feature currently in development. The announcement confirms the casting slate for a project that aims to blend high-profile talent with a distinct narrative twist in the genre.

The film centers on Harper, a character played by Ridley, who discovers she is pregnant following a one-night encounter with a drifter named Miller, a role assigned to Rex. Harper’s sister, Jessie, will be portrayed by Bacon. The two characters embark on a cross-country road trip that evolves into a struggle for survival when they realize the pregnancy inside Harper may not be human.

Ry Russo-Young is set to helm the production, working from a script by Gemma Holdway. Russo-Young described the project’s strength as its compelling point of view and the emotional core it brings to the horror genre. She expressed enthusiasm for bringing the story to life with the selected group of collaborators.

Russo-Young’s previous directing work includes the sci-fi teen thriller Before I Fall and the drama The Sun Is Also a Star. She has also directed episodes of the Apple TV+ series Shrinking. Ridley is best known for her role as Rey in the Star Wars trilogy and has recent credits in We Bury the Dead and Young Woman and the Sea. She is also scheduled to appear in Ti West’s upcoming film Ebenezer opposite Johnny Depp.

Bacon is currently starring in the series Scarpetta alongside Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis. Her recent film credits include Family Movie and Smile. She also appeared in the series Mare of Easttown. Simon Rex brings experience from both indie and mainstream sectors, having played Mikey in Sean Baker’s Red Rocket. His other recent work includes Easy’s Waltz and Blink Twice.

David Lancaster is producing the film, a role that follows his work on major hits such as Whiplash, Nightcrawler, and Drive. The project is being handled for sales by Upgrade, CAA Media Finance, and Range Select. These companies are preparing to present the project to buyers during the fall market. Production on the film is expected to commence at the beginning of the first quarter of 2027.