Daisy Ridley and Alden Ehrenreich star in Philippines rom-com

Daisy Ridley and Alden Ehrenreich will star in a new romantic comedy titled "The Last Resort," set in the Philippines. Production is set to begin in April, with Asia Pacific Films producing and CAA Media Finance handling distribution. The film's script, written by Karen McCullah, follows Brooke (Ridley) as she seeks to prove herself in her father's hotel business. In the Philippines, she meets Ben (Ehrenreich), a pilot who helps her explore the country and her feelings. Director Donald Petrie is known for previous rom-com successes. Ridley and Ehrenreich are both recognized for their roles in the "Star Wars" franchise and have upcoming projects in various genres.