Daisy Ridley, Sosie Bacon, and Simon Rex have officially signed on to lead the cast of Get Rid of It, an upcoming road trip horror movie directed by Ry Russo-Young. According to Variety, the feature is written by screenwriter Gemma Holdway and is scheduled to begin principal photography at the start of 2027. The project is making its industry debut at the American Film Market (AFM) in early November 2026, where Upgrade, CAA Media Finance, and Range Select are managing international and domestic sales.

The independent production brings together a trio of recognizable actors from across the sci-fi, genre, and indie cinema landscapes. Backed by veteran independent film producer David Lancaster, the feature combines family drama with survival horror on the open road. While the creative team is currently pitching the package to distribution buyers at the fall market, specific filming locations and a theatrical release window remain unannounced.

A Cross-Country Fight for Survival

Get Rid of It centers on two sisters, Harper (played by Ridley) and Jessie (played by Bacon), who decide to set out on a cross-country road trip. The journey is prompted after Harper discovers she is pregnant following a brief one-night stand with a mysterious drifter named Miller, played by Rex. As the miles add up, the sisters' trip takes a terrifying detour into survival horror when they begin to suspect that whatever is growing inside Harper may not be human.

For director Ry Russo-Young, the project offers a blend of character-driven storytelling and genre thrills. In a public statement shared by Deadline, Russo-Young noted what drew her to Holdway's screenplay and the central cast.

"Propulsive and playful, this project's strength is its compelling point of view and heart beneath the horror," Russo-Young said. "I'm thrilled to bring it to life with such an extraordinary and gifted group of collaborators."

The Cast and Creative Team Behind the Scenes

The casting announcement highlights a busy stretch for all three lead performers, each bringing distinct genre credentials to the production. Ridley, globally recognized for portraying Rey in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, has increasingly gravitated toward thriller and horror scripts. As noted by FANGORIA, she recently starred in Zak Hilditch's zombie feature We Bury the Dead and is set to appear opposite Johnny Depp in Ti West's upcoming holiday horror-thriller Ebenezer. Her broader filmography also includes Young Woman and the Sea, Ophelia, Peter Rabbit, and Murder on the Orient Express.

Sosie Bacon steps into the project as an established fixture in modern horror, having headlined Parker Finn's box-office hit Smile. Beyond her genre work, Bacon stars alongside Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis in Elizabeth Sarnoff's crime series Scarpetta. Her recent resume also includes Brad Ingelsby's detective drama Mare of Easttown and the SXSW breakout feature Family Movie, which featured her parents Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick alongside her brother Travis Bacon.

Simon Rex rounds out the main trio as the enigmatic Miller. Rex earned widespread critical acclaim for his leading role in Sean Baker's independent drama Red Rocket. More recently, he appeared in Zoë Kravitz's psychological thriller Blink Twice and Nic Pizzolatto's Easy's Waltz. Genre fans also recognize Rex from his comedic turns in the third, fourth, and fifth installments of the Scary Movie franchise, as well as the television series Monarch Cove.

Behind the camera, Russo-Young brings experience directing both theatrical features and high-profile streaming television. Her previous film credits include the 2017 sci-fi teen drama Before I Fall, starring Zoey Deutch, and the 2019 coming-of-age romance The Sun Is Also a Star, featuring Charles Melton. In television, she has directed episodes of the Apple TV+ comedy-drama Shrinking, headlined by Harrison Ford and Jason Segel, as well as HBO's And Just Like That. Producer David Lancaster anchors the production side, bringing an extensive track record in taut, critically praised independent cinema, including his Best Picture Oscar-nominated work on Whiplash, alongside Nightcrawler and Drive.

American Film Market Launch and Industry Context

Launching Get Rid of It at the American Film Market positions the feature as one of the notable independent horror packages seeking global distribution deals this fall. With three agency and sales heavyweights—Upgrade, CAA Media Finance, and Range Select—handling the market rollout, the production is structured to attract both domestic theatrical studios and international territory buyers. In the current theatrical marketplace, original horror concepts anchored by recognizable cast members consistently draw strong interest from distributors looking for reliable box-office returns.

According to Yahoo Entertainment, Ridley is represented by CAA, while Deadline notes that Bacon is represented by the Gersh Agency and Rex by Buchwald. As sales discussions progress during the fall market, further announcements regarding the supporting cast and distribution partners are expected to follow.

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where will 'Get Rid of It' begin filming?

Principal photography is scheduled to begin at the start of 2027. The production team has not yet disclosed the specific filming locations or whether the road trip story will shoot on location in the United States.

When will the movie be released in theaters or on streaming?

No official release date or distribution platform has been set. The project is currently being presented to buyers at the American Film Market by Upgrade, CAA Media Finance, and Range Select. A release window will be determined once a distributor acquires the film and production wraps in 2027.

Will additional cast members or budget details be announced?

As of the initial November 2026 announcement, only Daisy Ridley, Sosie Bacon, and Simon Rex have been confirmed for the cast, and the production budget remains undisclosed. Supporting cast attachments are typically revealed closer to the start of principal photography.

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