# Daisy Ridley Stars In Paramount+ Sci-Fi Series Remake

> Daisy Ridley joins Paramount+ for 1960s sci-fi series remake.
- Title: Daisy Ridley Stars In Paramount+ Sci-Fi Series Remake
- Summary: 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.
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- Source: ScreenRant — https://screenrant.com/daisy-ridley-voyage-to-the-bottom-of-the-sea-series-casting
- Author: Jeff Dodge
- Published: 2026-10-21T17:20:41+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: daisy ridley, voyage to the bottom of the sea, paramount plus, reimagining, sci-fi series, 1961 film, irwin allen, entertainment, culture
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Daisy Ridley stars in Paramount+ remake of 1961 sci-fi series Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea.