Daisy Ridley and Alden Ehrenreich will star in “The Last Resort,” directed by Donald Petrie, a romance set in the Philippines. The script follows a woman navigating love and duty while scouting for a hotel location. Production is set for April, with CAA Media Finance overseeing global distribution rights.
Daisy Ridley and Alden Ehrenreich are set to star in the romantic comedy “The Last Resort,” directed by Donald Petrie, which will be filmed in the Philippines. Asia Pacific Films is producing and financing the project, while CAA Media Finance will manage global distribution rights. Production is scheduled to commence in April.
The screenplay, penned by Karen McCullah, follows Brooke, played by Ridley, as she strives to prove her capabilities in managing her father’s hotel empire. During her visit to scout a new resort site in the Philippines, she encounters Ben, portrayed by Ehrenreich, a captivating pilot who introduces her to the country’s beauty and a sense of freedom. Brooke grapples with her obligations versus her emerging feelings, leading to a difficult choice between her established life and new opportunities.
Donald Petrie, known for his successful rom-coms like “Miss Congeniality” and “How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days,” directs this feature. Executive producer Manuel V. Pangilinan joins a production team including Ernesto (Bong) Sta. Maria Jr. and Raja Collins, with Simon Heo, Akshay Mehta, and Rick Dugdale in co-producing roles.
Ridley recently made appearances at SXSW, promoting her roles in “We Bury the Dead” and the noir thriller “Magpie,” for which she also received acclaim for her performance as Trudy Ederle in “Young Woman and the Sea.” Her portrayal of Rey in the Star Wars franchise has been a significant highlight of her career, contributing to $4.4 billion in global revenue, with plans to reprise this role in the upcoming “Star Wars: New Jedi Order.”
Ehrenreich is currently filming the feature “Switzerland” with Helen Mirren and recently completed work on the New Line Cinema feature “Weapons,” expected to premiere in January 2026. His forthcoming projects include a prominent role in the Disney+ series “Ironheart” and notable performances in successful films such as “Cocaine Bear” and “Oppenheimer,” which became a box office sensation.
In summary, “The Last Resort” marks an exciting venture for Daisy Ridley and Alden Ehrenreich, set against the picturesque backdrop of the Philippines. Directed by the experienced Donald Petrie, the film explores themes of love, duty, and self-discovery as Brooke navigates her new environment and personal choices. Both actors continue to expand their impressive careers, with upcoming roles that promise to draw audiences’ attention.
Original Source: deadline.com
