The Last Resort, a new romantic comedy from the director ofHow to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, has found its leads inStar Warsalumni. Released in 2003,How to Lose a Guy in 10 Dayswas directed by Donald Petrie and stars Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey in lead roles. Despite receiving mixed reviews, the rom-com was a box office success that made over $177 million on a $50 million budget. Petrie has also directed hit rom-coms such as 1988’sMystic Pizzastarring Julia Robertsand 2000’sMiss Congenialitystarring Sandra Bullock.
Now, the director’s next rom-com has found its two leads, and they are bothStar Warsalumni. According toDeadline,The Last Resorthas cast Daisy Ridley (Star Wars: Episodes VII-IX) and Alden Ehrenreich (Solo: A Star Wars Story)in its two lead roles. Production on the rom-com, which will be set in the Philippines, is set to begin in April with Asia Pacific Films producing and financing.
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With a script written by Karen McCullah, who previously penned the hit rom-coms10 Things I Hate About YouandLegally Blonde,The Last Resortwillstar Daisy Ridleyas a woman named Brooke who, eager to prove herself capable of taking over her father’s hotel empire,travels to the Philippines to scout a new resort location. There, she meets Ben (played by Alden Ehrenreich), a charismatic expatriate pilot who introduces her to the country’s breathtaking beauty and helps her discover a newfound sense of freedom.
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As Brooke begins to grapple with the conflict between love and responsibility, her relationship with Ben forces her to choose between the two. Daisy Ridley playedRey in theStar Warssequel trilogy, and is set to reprise the role in the upcomingNew Jedi Ordermovie, while Alden Ehrenreich starred as a young Han Solo inSolo: A Star Wars Story, which takes place before Rey is even born. In turn,Ridley and Ehrenreich never shared the screen inStar Wars, but they will inThe Last Resort.
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They’re Entering Uncharted Territory
SinceStar Wars, Daisy Ridley and Alden Ehrenreich have appeared in some interesting roles, such asSometimes I Think About Dying,Magpie, andYoung Woman and the Seafor the former, andCocaine Bear,Fair Play, andOppenheimerfor the latter. However, neither has starred in a traditional romantic comedy since theirStar Warsfame, soThe Last Resortwill allow Ridley and Ehrenreich to branch out into a new genre. With genre specialists like director Donald Petrie and screenwriter Karen McCullah behind it,The Last Resortshould at least be a solid rom-com, if nothing else.
