Daisy Ridley, the talented actress who rose to fame with her role in the Star Wars franchise, has been keeping a low profile in recent years. However, fans have been eagerly waiting for her next big project, and it seems their wait is finally over. Sometimes I Think About Dying, a film in which she stars, recently premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and received positive reviews from critics. The film delves into darker themes, but it marks a comeback for the actress, who has not appeared in a leading role since 2021’s Chaos Walking. However, Daisy Ridley is looking to the future with her newest project, Magpie.

In an interview with Collider, Ridley revealed that the film holds personal significance to her and is about a family where the mother is at home with a baby and is pushed beyond her limits. The father, chaperoning their daughter on a film set, falls in love with the actress playing the mother. The movie explores themes of fantasy versus reality, different perspectives, and how the audience’s biases can influence how they view characters. The film is written by Ridley’s husband, Tom Bateman, based on an original concept by Ridley.

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“The movie follows a family, a woman who is at home with a baby, pushed slightly beyond her limits. Her husband, who is chaperoning their daughter into a film set, and who falls in love with the actress playing the mother. It’s fantasy versus reality, and what things mean and different perspectives, and what they lend to how we view characters. And also, what the audience’s biases may inform when they’re projecting onto the characters. So it’s a lot of things.”

“My husband, [Tom Bateman], wrote it. It’s excellent and we have an amazing cast and crew. Honestly, from working on this, it’s just the power of what people can do together if everyone is like, “This is what we’re doing, we’re holding hands. We have limited time, we have a limited budget, this is what we have to do…” and we get to be part of amazing things.”

Sometimes I Think About Dying Is a Story of Connection and Purpose

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Sometimes I Think About Dying is a movie directed by Rachel Lambert and produced by Daisy Ridley, who also stars in the movie as Fran. The story is set in a small town in Oregon and follows Fran, a socially awkward but deeply feeling woman. Fran spends her days working in a cubicle, feeling isolated and alone. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she forms a connection with Robert (Dave Merheje), who is new in town and the office, and helps Fran break out of her bubble of isolation.

The film explores themes of loneliness, isolation, and the search for meaning and purpose in life. It delves into the human condition and the struggles that many of us face in our daily lives. It is a powerful and poignant film that will resonate with audiences of all ages. With its relatable characters and thought-provoking story, Sometimes I Think About Dying is a movie that will leave a lasting impression on viewers and make them think about their own lives and choices.

Lucasfilm, the studio behind the Star Wars franchise, has been working on revamping its series on Disney+. They have released several successful series, such as The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Andor, which have been well-received by audiences. Despite this, Daisy Ridley has moved on from the franchise and is now focusing on other projects like Magpie.