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Daisy Ridley Stars In Paramount+ Sci-Fi Series Remake
Daisy Ridley joins Paramount+ for 1960s sci-fi series remake.
In brief
Daisy Ridley joins Paramount+ for 1960s sci-fi series remake. Daisy Ridley stars in Paramount+ remake of 1961 sci-fi series Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea. Originally reported by ScreenRant.
Daisy Ridley's new project
Daisy Ridley has lined up a new project that will bring her to the small screen for a remake of a 1960s sci-fi series.
Star Wars background
Ridley broke out with Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which grossed $2 billion at the box office.
Paramount+ remake details
Ridley will star in and executive produce a Paramount+ remake of Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea.
Series premise
The series follows ocean scientist lee crane who loses her sister during an arctic expedition and discovers a government program involving a mysterious submarine stuck in ice.
Production team
Akiva Goldsman writes scripts with a writers' room open, and matt shakman directs the series.
Original series history
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea began as a 1961 film by director irwin allen with a cast including walter pidgeon and robert sterling.
Star Wars context
After the final star wars sequel trilogy, Ridley appeared in several movies including chaos walking and the upcoming ebenezer.
Star Wars franchise status
The star wars franchise has been going through a rough patch with theatrical releases flopping at the box office.
Next steps
Ridley is expected to reprise rey in another movie but development has been slow and it's unclear when it might reach theaters.
The key point
Daisy Ridley stars in Paramount+ remake of 1961 sci-fi series Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea.
