Daisy Ridley to join YA novel adaptation, 'Chaos Walking'

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By Darian Scalamoni

It was only about a month ago here at Cinema Wave that we published an article about an upcoming film Chaos Walking based on a YA novel. Today, according to Collider, we have news that Daisy Ridley who led Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens will star in the potential franchise.

I was excited for this film first and foremost for the plot as Chaos Walking takes place in a world where all living creatures can hear other’s thoughts through images, words and sounds called “Noise. It’s definitely an interesting premise to say the least and with a fresh, young and talented actress like Daisy Ridley leading it, this absolutely has potential to spawn multiple films.

As if this project can’t get more exciting, Charlie Kaufman (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Anomalisa) will write the adaptation and Doug Liman (Edge of Tomorrow, Mr. and Mrs. Smith) will direct. Ridley recently wrapped filming on Star Wars Episode VIII and also recently joined the Hamlet reimagining, Ophelia with Naomi Watts. Also, she has joined the war drama, The Lost Wife.

Ridley is expected to play main character Viola Eade in Chaos Walking here. Check out our first article for Chaos Walking and let us know if you’re excited for this project.