Daisy Ridley to Lead Action-Thriller ‘The Good Samaritan’ — But What It Means for Star Wars Fans

The ever-versatile Daisy Ridley — best known to Star Wars followers as Rey — has signed on to star in an upcoming action-thriller titled The Good Samaritan, directed by Pierre Morel (of Taken fame). theplaylist.net
In the film’s logline: Ridley plays Dr Rosalind Carver, an entrepreneur who rescues a wounded man off the coast of Indonesia, only to find herself thrust into a deadly conspiracy involving pirates, corrupt officials and disappearing yachts. Punch Drunk Critics
Production is expected to begin spring 2026 on the Gold Coast / Australia. GeekTyrant

Why Star Wars Fans Should Care

We know Daisy Ridley as Rey — the woman who helped reshape the Skywalker legacy in the sequel trilogy. Her pivot into hard-edged action-thrillers shows a career evolution that goes beyond the galaxy far, far away.
But for fans of the Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker era and the upcoming next chapter (whatever timeline it lands in), this raises a pertinent question: Could this new film affect the timing of her next Star Wars appearance?

Will Her Star Wars Movie Be Postponed Again?

There’s been chatter among industry watchers that Ridley’s next major involvement in Star Wars — often referenced as the as-yet-untitled “New Jedi Order” movie — has not locked in its production date, and other Star Wars projects (like The Mandalorian’s next season and Star Wars: Starfighter) have jumped ahead in scheduling.
With her now committed to a major action film that begins in early 2026, it’s plausible that her Star Wars return might be pushed back or re-slotting could happen. For fans eagerly awaiting Rey’s return, this may mean more waiting — though it could also mean a more polished, better-prepared comeback.

What This Means for Ridley’s Career and Star Wars

• For Ridley, this is a smart career move: starring in a high-profile action film with a proven director gives her range and cements her as a blockbuster-ready leading lady.
• For Star Wars lore, it highlights the growing expectation that actors who defined the previous era are now expanding their worlds — which can both energize and complicate future franchise commitments.
• For the fanbase, it means adjusting expectations. The next Rey-led or Rey-adjacent Star Wars movie may not arrive as early as hoped — but when it does, it may benefit from the additional time and Ridley’s enhanced profile.

Final Thoughts

Daisy Ridley’s involvement in The Good Samaritan is exciting — not just as a standalone project, but as a signal toward her evolving status in Hollywood and what that might mean for her Star Wars future.
Star Wars fans should keep eyes open: her next appearance in the galaxy far, far away may arrive later than we hoped, but possibly stronger for the wait.

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