Forget the Force,Daisy Ridleybattles goons with her bare hands in the action-packed trailer forCleaner, which takes obvious cues from the iconicDie Hardfranchise. Starring Ridley as a martial-arts-trained skyscraper window cleaner (because why not?), the unlikely hero is forced to battle a hostile takeover led byClive Owento save her brother. The new footage teases James Bond director Martin Campbell still got it when it comes to action, if nothing else.
The red band trailer (below) released by Quiver Distribution unpacksCleanerfor the very first time, teasing that Ridley has flipped the switch to a bonafide action hero. After starring in several dramas in recently, Ridley now turns towards a genre that will see theStar Warsactress lean into an entirely action-oriented story.Owen stars opposite Ridley’s ex-soldier as a “radical activist” who hijacks an energy company’s annual gala to expose them for being corrupt (an extremely reasonable and relevant cause). But things turn bloody when one of the leaders wants to enact revenge in a very brutal manner, threatening to kill everyone in the building. The story is shockingly interesting if not derivative, but let’s be honest —we’re here for Ridley to be a total badass, everything else is the cherry on top.
Cleanerstars Ridley, Owen, and Netflix’sOne Piecestar Taz Skylar, who plays a villain this time around. It’s unclear how wide the film’s theatrical release will be, but it is headed to theaters startingFeb. 21, 2025. Check out the official synopsis:
“Set in present-day London, a group of radical activists take over an energy company’s annual gala, seizing 300 hostages to expose the corruption of the hosts. Their just cause is hijacked by an extremist within their ranks, who is ready to murder everyone in the building to send his anarchic message to the world. It falls to an ex-soldier turned window cleaner, played by Ridley, suspended 50 storeys up on the outside of the building, to save those trapped inside, including her younger brother.”
‘Cleaner’ Is Just the Start for Daisy Ridley as an Action Star
Cleaneris just the start for Daisy Ridley in her transformation into an action movie star. While her upcomingStar Warsfilm continues to havean unspecified development status, Ridley is set to reunite with theCasino Royaledirector Martin Campbell for another action flick.TitledDedication, Ridley stars as a Marine Corps commander who must use her unique training to stop a hostile takeover of a school and save hostages (sounds a bit familiar). It doesn’t seem the new, talented duo will be breaking the mold of their first collaboration anytime soon, but it’s still exciting to see Ridley already line up her next action gig beforeCleanerarrives in theaters next year.
Daisy Ridley’s Latest ‘Star Wars’ Comments Suggest New Movie Won’t Be Rushed
The ‘New Jedi Order’ movie delays aren’t the red flag fans believe them to be, according to Daisy Ridley.
While filmingCleaner, Ridleyrecounted how it felt like the “first action movie"she’d done after starring in the modernStar Warstrilogy. She made it quite clear that she is quite fond of the genre and is keen on staying in it, revealing her love for theJohn Wickfranchise.
“And it’s really hard work, but it’s really fun because I f—ing love action movies. I love John Wick. I love car chases. I love fights. I love all of that. So, we’re starting a big fight sequence tomorrow that I’m very excited about. In terms of [choosing between] the films, no, it’s like Sophie’s Choice, I couldn’t choose which one’s cooler.”
