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Daisy Ridley is gearing up for another high-octane role, taking the lead in the action-packed thriller ‘Dedication’ from Martin Campbell, best known for his directorial work on ‘Casino Royale’ and ‘GoldenEye.’ The project marks a reunion for Ridley and Campbell, who recently worked together on ‘Cleaner,’ an action-thriller film to be released in 2025.

‘Dedication’ is scripted by Dan Gordon (‘Wyatt Earp,’ ‘The Hurricane’) andis set to make waves at the American Film Market, with international sales handled by Highland Film Group and CAA Media Finance managing domestic rights.

The film centers on Major Billie Jean Parker (Ridley), a highly decorated Marine Corps commander who faces career ruin after a mission in the Philippines ends with civilian casualties, despite capturing the anarchist leader Omar Romatas. Struggling with the fallout, she returns home to visit her terminally ill father, Clyde, a former Marine. Clyde’s last wish is for Billie to attend a dedication ceremony at a school building named in his honor. However, the event spirals into chaos when Bento, the vengeful son of Romatas, launches a brutal assault and takes hostages. Forced to re-enter combat mode, Billie uses her military expertise to set traps and systematically take down the attackers. As she fights for survival, Billie must confront her past and prove her worth in a showdown that will ultimately shape her legacy.

Produced by Gemstone Films Ltd., the film boasts a heavyweight production team including Phil Hunt (‘Tar,’ ‘Talk to Me’), Valentin Dimitrov (‘The Hitman’s Bodyguard’), and Sagiv Diamant (‘We Die Young’). Arianne Fraser and Delphine Perrier of Highland Film Group are also on board as executive producers, with Gaby Whyte Hart, who is also the casting director, rounding out the team.

“What an exhilarating opportunity to work with a visionary like Martin Campbell, whose talent for large-scale action sequences is unmatched, especially in the Bond franchise,” said Arianne Fraser, CEO of Highland Film Group. “Daisy Ridley is the perfect fit to play a complex fallen war hero forced to rise again in the face of danger.”

Delphine Perrier, COO of Highland Film Group, added, “We’re thrilled to see Martin and Daisy team up once more for ‘Dedication.’ Martin is the ideal director to bring Dan Gordon’s gripping and layered script to life, and we can’t wait to share this thrilling adventure with global audiences.”

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