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One day, we’ve long been promised, Daisy Ridley will dig up Rey’s lightsaber and have new adventures in the galaxy far, far away. But in the meantime, the Star Wars star is keeping busy by starring in indie films—including We Bury the Dead, a zombie tale that’s just shared its first teaser trailer.
Writer-director Zak Hilditch’s film has an intriguing setup—a military operation gone wrong, followed by dangerous misinformation—backed by what looks like an emotional journey for Ridley’s character. A deeply creepy emotional journey, that is. In a press release, Ridley praised the film’s story:
“Zak has created a unique, terrifying tale about the undead and how far the living will go to reunite with their loved ones. I was thrilled to be part of bringing this nightmare to life and I can’t wait to share the movie with the world.”
Here’s the official synopsis:
“After a catastrophic military disaster, the dead don’t just rise—they hunt. The military insists they are harmless and slow-moving, offering hope to grieving families. But when Ava (Daisy Ridley) enters a quarantine zone searching for her missing husband, she uncovers the horrifying truth: the undead are growing more violent, more relentless, and more dangerous with every passing hour.”
We Bury the Dead co-stars Brenton Thwaits (Titans fans will recognize him as Dick Grayson/Robin/Nightwing) as well as Mark Coles Smith and Matt Whelan. It hits theaters January 2, 2026.
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