Summary
Star Wars star Daisy Ridley takes on a new role in The Marsh King's Daughter, with her haunted character looking very different from Rey.
Ridley's character will confront her infamous criminal father Jacob, portrayed by Ben Mendelsohn from Secret Invasion, as he breaks free from prison in the film's narrative. The trailer for The Marsh King's Daughter hints at a thrilling plot filled with suspense, foreboding, and a potentially intense confrontation, and the movie is scheduled to be released on October 6th.
Watch the intense first trailer for The Marsh King's Daughter, featuring a clash between Star Wars star Daisy Ridley and Marvel actor Ben Mendelsohn. Directed by Neil Burger, known for his work on Limitless, Divergent, and Voyagers, this psychological thriller follows the daughter of a notorious criminal as she confronts her dark past when he escapes from jail. Lionsgate has just unveiled the trailer for the film adaptation of Karen Dionne's novel, ratcheting up the suspense and delivering a chilling face-off. Don't miss it!
What The Marsh King's Daughter Trailer Reveals About The Movie
Ridley portrays the character of Helena in the movie, effortlessly adopting an American accent. Mendelsohn, known for his previous role as a villain in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, skillfully portrays her violent father, Jacob.
Following her farewell to Rey (for now) in the polarizing Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, The Marsh King's Daughter represents a significant shift for Ridley both in terms of character and tone. Apart from adopting an American accent, Ridley portrays a mother to a daughter encompassed in a narrative that delves into grim subject matter. The trailer discloses that Helena's mother was confined by the infamous felon, known as the Marsh King, for a duration of 12 years, ultimately giving birth to Helena during her captivity.
Ridley's character having a daughter adds depth to the exploration of generational trauma. While the central conflict is between Helena and Jacob, Helena's daughter gets caught up in the tension when Jacob reaches out to her. The trailer hints at a suspenseful and ominous atmosphere as Helena confronts her past, which eventually escalates into violence as she takes matters into her own hands with a rifle.
Alongside Ridley and Mendelsohn, The Marsh King's Daughter stars Garrett Hedlund as Helena's husband, Stephen. The impressive cast also includes Gil Birmingham from Yellowstone, Brooklynn Prince, Caren Pistorius, and Joey Carson. The film is set to release in theaters on October 6, and it seems inevitable that Helena and Jacob's showdown will end in bloodshed.
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