Daisy Ridley on Making ‘We Bury the Dead
- Daisy Ridley, known for her role as Rey in the Star wars sequel trilogy, is venturing into the zombie genre with We Bury the Dead, set to release...
- We Bury the Dead presents a post-apocalyptic scenario stemming from a failed American military experiment in Tasmania.
- Treese highlighted Ridley's consistent choice of genre films with compelling thematic depth.
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Daisy Ridley on ‘We Bury the Dead‘: Hope Amidst the Undead
Daisy Ridley, known for her role as Rey in the Star wars sequel trilogy, is venturing into the zombie genre with We Bury the Dead, set to release on January 2, 2026. In a recent interview with ComingSoon’s tyler Treese, Ridley discussed her character’s resilience, her approach to selecting unique projects, and the challenges of portraying emotion in largely nonverbal scenes.
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The official trailer for We Bury the Dead.
We Bury the Dead presents a post-apocalyptic scenario stemming from a failed American military experiment in Tasmania. The story follows Ava (Ridley), a member of a body retrieval unit searching for her husband amidst a landscape overrun by the reanimated.
Ridley on Character and Project Selection
Treese highlighted Ridley’s consistent choice of genre films with compelling thematic depth. When asked about her project selection process and what drew her to We Bury the Dead, Ridley emphasized the importance of the script.
“I’m always drawn in by the script, and then I feel honestly really lucky that I’m sent such a wide variety of things because then I’ve been able to do all sorts of different things and explore stories in different genres.”
Ridley admitted she initially underestimated the film’s zombie content, focusing rather on the script’s emotional core and the character of Ava. This speaks to a broader trend in modern horror, were the genre serves as a vehicle for exploring deeper human themes.
The Evolution of Zombie Horror: Beyond Gore
The zombie genre has undergone a notable evolution. Early zombie films, like George A. Romero’s Night of the Living dead (1968), frequently enough served as social commentary on consumerism and societal breakdown. More recent iterations, such as 28 Days later (2002) and Train to Busan (2016), have focused on fast-paced action and the psychological impact of a pandemic.
We Bury the Dead appears to be leaning into the contemplative side of the genre,focusing on themes of loss,hope,and resilience in the face of overwhelming adversity. This is reflected in Ridley’s description of Ava as a character who maintains a sense of hope even in a desolate landscape.
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