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The Last Resort, a new rom-com from the director of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, has found its leads in Star Wars alumni. Released in 2003, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days was directed by Donald Petrie and stars Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey in its two lead roles. Despite receiving mixed reviews, the rom-com was a box office success that made over $177 million on a $50 million budget. Petrie also directed hit rom-coms such as 1988’s Mystic Pizza starring Julia Roberts and 2000’s Miss Congeniality starring Sandra Bullock.
Now, the director’s next rom-com has found its two leads, and they are both Star Wars alumni. According to Deadline, The Last Resort has cast Daisy Ridley (Star Wars: Episodes VII-IX) and Alden Ehrenreich (Solo: A Star Wars Story) in its two lead roles. Production on the rom-com, which will be set in the Philippines, is set to begin in April with Asia Pacific Films producing and financing.
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Source: Deadline