Daisy Ridley, Sosie Bacon and Simon Rex have joined the cast of "Get Rid of It," a project generating early buzz as the American Film Market gets underway. The casting news lands as buyers and sellers converge for the annual market, and the combination of Ridley's franchise profile, Bacon's recent genre acclaim and Rex's idiosyncratic career resurgence has made the package one of the more closely watched titles on the AFM circuit.
Ridley remains best known for portraying Rey across the trilogy of "Star Wars" films released in the 2010s, a role that made her a global name. Since then she has deliberately mixed studio work with smaller, director-driven projects, including thrillers and period pieces, signaling an interest in material that doesn't lean on spectacle alone. Her attachment to "Get Rid of It" will draw immediate attention from distributors curious about how she is choosing to follow up her franchise years.
Bacon broke through in a major way with "Smile," the 2022 horror hit that became one of the year's most profitable releases relative to its budget. The performance established her as a rising presence in suspense and horror, and she has since been courted for projects in that vein. Her involvement here suggests "Get Rid of It" may carry a tense or psychological dimension, though the title alone leaves the premise open to interpretation.
Rex, meanwhile, has enjoyed one of the more unlikely second acts in recent memory. After years of steady work in comedy and independent film, he earned widespread critical praise for "Red Rocket" in 2021, a performance that reintroduced him to audiences as a serious dramatic actor. He has since become a fixture on the festival and indie circuit, and his name on a cast list now signals a certain adventurousness in the material.
A Market Package Built on Eclectic Star Power
The trio's pairing is unusual on paper. Ridley brings blockbuster recognition, Bacon brings contemporary horror credibility, and Rex brings indie cachet and a reputation for unpredictable choices. For sellers at AFM, that blend can be attractive: it offers international buyers multiple recognizable faces without requiring the budget of a traditional star vehicle. Cast-driven packages remain the currency of the market, where distributors assess titles in part by how easily they can be marketed across territories.
Details about the film's plot, director, writer and production team have not been disclosed in the initial announcement. That silence is common at this stage of a market launch, when packages are often presented to buyers with key elements still falling into place. The title itself, "Get Rid of It," carries an ominous ring, hinting at suspense or dark comedy, but no official synopsis has been confirmed.
AFM Timing and What Comes Next
The American Film Market has long served as a launchpad for projects that pair recognizable actors with genre-friendly concepts. Announcements made during the market can move quickly from buzz to pre-sales, and a cast of this caliber is likely to draw meetings and offers in the coming days. Whether the project lands a domestic distributor during the market or continues to build momentum afterward will be a story worth tracking.
For Ridley, the role represents another step in a post-"Star Wars" career defined by variety rather than repetition. For Bacon, it's a chance to consolidate the momentum of her breakout. And for Rex, it's further confirmation that his reinvention is no fluke. Together, they give "Get Rid of It" a profile that stands out amid the crowded AFM slate, even before a single frame has been shot.
USA Film News will continue to follow the project as additional details, including its creative team and distribution plans, are confirmed.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter