Ridley, Bacon and Rex Join Horror Film
Daisy Ridley, Sosie Bacon and Simon Rex have signed on to star in the horror film Get Rid of It, launched at the American Film Market.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Horror
Daisy Ridley, Sosie Bacon and Simon Rex signed to star in the horror film Get Rid of It, which is being launched at the American Film Market. The film is directed by Ry Russo-Young from a script by Gemma Holdway and is set to shoot at the start of 2027.
Why it matters
The project's launch at the American Film Market places the film before international distributors and buyers as it seeks financing and sales. Its casting and production timeline give industry watchers an early look at a horror title that is still in development.
The project is attached to three named leads and is scheduled to begin production at the start of 2027, with sales handled by Upgrade, CAA Media Finance and Range Select. No box office or budget figures have been disclosed, and the film's commercial performance remains unknown.
The players
Daisy Ridley
Daisy Ridley is an English actress best known for playing Rey in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, and she is also set to appear in Ti West's film Ebenezer opposite Johnny Depp.
Ry Russo-Young
Ry Russo-Young is an American filmmaker who directs Get Rid of It from a script by Gemma Holdway.
David Lancaster
David Lancaster is a film producer whose credits include Whiplash, which received a best picture Oscar nomination, as well as Nightcrawler and Drive.
The details
Get Rid of It follows Harper and her sister Jessie on a cross-country road trip after Harper discovers she is pregnant following a one-night stand with a drifter named Miller. The sisters later find that the thing growing inside Harper may not be human. The film is produced by David Lancaster, whose credits include Whiplash, Nightcrawler and Drive.
Timeline
November 4, 2026: Casting and launch of Get Rid of It announced at the American Film Market.
Start of 2027: Production scheduled to begin.
Industry Dynamics
Get Rid of It extends producer David Lancaster's record of acclaimed projects, including Whiplash, which received a best picture Oscar nomination, into the horror genre. The film's launch at the American Film Market reflects the pattern of independent horror titles seeking pre-sales and distribution deals before production begins.
No release platform, theatrical date or distributor has been announced for Get Rid of It, so viewers cannot yet tell where or how they will see it. The next concrete step is the scheduled start of production in 2027.
The takeaway
Readers following the film can track its progress through sales announcements and casting updates as it moves toward its 2027 production start. Early attachments and market launches often signal which projects will reach audiences, so the current casting is worth watching.
Further reading
For more on the genre, see our Horror coverage.
