Daisy Ridley Takes the Lead as 'Ophelia' in Thrilling Reimagining of William Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'

Daisy Ridley and Naomi Watts are putting a spin on William Shakespeare’s classicHamlet. As Ophelia is taken under the wing of Hamlet’s mother, Gertrude (Watts), she catches the prince’s eye even as he loses his grip on his psyche, turning toward vengeance after his father Claudius (Clive Owen) is murdered. When Ophelia encourages Hamlet to run away with her, she earns the hate of Gertrude. “You turn my son against me,” Gertrude tells Ophelia during a confrontation.

Daisy Ridley Talks Life After 'Star Wars' and Plays Coy About Those Engagement Rumors

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Daisy Ridley to Reprise Role as Rey in New 'Star Wars' Film Set After 'Rise of Skywalker': I'm 'Thrilled'

Daisy Ridley as Rey inStar Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens(2015).Photo: Lucasfilm/Bad Robot/Walt Disney Studios/Kobal/Shutterstock Rey is making her return to the galaxy. On Friday,Daisy Ridleymade a surprise appearance atStar Wars Celebration 2023in London, taking the stage in a red gown alongside Lucasfilm PresidentKathleen Kennedyas the latter announced Ridley, 30, would be leading a newStar Warsfilm. Obaid-Chinoy, 44, said her movie, the one starring Ridley, “will tell the story of rebuilding the new Jedi order,” according toDeadline.

Daisy Ridley Wants 'Ophelia' Costar & 'Harry Potter' Star Tom Felton to Stop Eating So Many Chips

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Dak Prescott Beats Tom Brady as NFL's Highest-Paid Player for 2021, Forbes Says

Photo: Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty; Mike Ehrmann/Getty WhileTom Bradymay have added yet another Super Bowl ring to his collection earlier this year, Dallas Cowboys quarterbackDak Prescotthas come out on top in another way. The outlet said Prescott is bringing in $75 million in NFL earnings, while another $12 million comes from endorsements, such as a deal with Jordan Brand and the NFT platform, Ethernity. Conversely, Brady — the 44-year-old quarterback of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — made much more off of the field than he did on,Forbesreported.