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Josh Duhamel & Sharlto Copley Join Daisy Ridley in Action Thriller 'The Good Samaritan'

Actors Josh Duhamel and Sharlto Copley have joined Daisy Ridley in the upcoming action thriller 'The Good Samaritan,' directed by Pierre Morel. The film follows Ridley's character, who rescues a wounded man only for her husband to be abducted by pirates, forcing her to team up with Duhamel's ex-mercenary. The project, being shopped at the Berlin market, is produced by Mark and Dorothy Canton with production slated to begin in July. Highland Film Group executives tout the film as a high-stakes thriller with a powerful female lead and a strong ensemble cast.

Key Points: Josh Duhamel, Sharlto Copley Join Daisy Ridley in 'The Good Samaritan'

  • Daisy Ridley plays entrepreneur rescuing wounded man
  • Couple entangled in deadly pirate conspiracy
  • Josh Duhamel plays ex-mercenary ally
  • Sharlto Copley portrays pirate leader Langbore
  • Directed by 'Taken' helmer Pierre Morel
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Josh Duhamel, Sharlto Copley join 'The Good Samaritan'

Daisy Ridley stars in action thriller 'The Good Samaritan' with Josh Duhamel and Sharlto Copley, directed by Pierre Morel. Production begins July.

"a relentless, high-stakes action thriller - Arianne Fraser, Highland Film Group CEO"

Washington DC, February 18

Actors Josh Duhamel and Sharlto Copley have joined Daisy Ridley in the upcoming action thriller 'The Good Samaritan,' directed by Pierre Morel, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The film is being introduced to international buyers at the European Film Market in Berlin by Highland Film Group.

In the thriller, Ridley plays Dr. Rosalind Carver, a successful entrepreneur who rescues a wounded man drifting off the coast of Indonesia with her husband Matt. The couple soon find themselves entangled in a deadly conspiracy when Matt is abducted by pirates led by Langbore, portrayed by Copley, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Rosalind is then forced to team up with a battle-hardened ex-mercenary, played by Duhamel, as they attempt to take down the pirates and expose a global trafficking empire.

The project is based on an original screenplay by Matthew Ian Cirulnick. Producers include Mark Canton and Dorothy Canton for Canton Entertainment, alongside Oakhurst Pictures and Renee Tab of Sentient Entertainment. Production is slated to begin in July, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Highland Film Group CEO Arianne Fraser described the film as "a relentless, high-stakes action thriller" driven by a powerful female lead. Highland COO Delphine Perrier added that with Morel at the helm and a strong ensemble cast, the project has the makings of a breakout crowd-pleaser, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Executive producers include Morel, Cirulnick, Ryan Winterstern, David Hopwood, David Lipper, Perrier and Fraser. Karley Ferlic will serve as co-producer.

Duhamel is currently seen in Netflix's 'Ransom Canyon' and has previously starred in films such as 'Love, Simon.' Copley is known for his performances in 'District 9,' 'Chappie' and most recently 'Monkey Man', according to The Hollywood Reporter.

'The Good Samaritan' marks another major action project for Ridley following her global success with the 'Star Wars' franchise.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Interesting to see a film tackling trafficking. It's a serious global issue. Hope they handle the subject with the sensitivity it deserves and not just use it as a backdrop for mindless action.
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Aman W
Sharlto Copley is a fantastic actor, very underrated. His role in District 9 was iconic. Playing a pirate leader sounds perfect for his intense style. Definitely watching this for him!
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Sarah B
The cast looks promising, but I'm a bit tired of the "ex-mercenary teams up with civilian" trope. The plot needs to offer something new beyond the usual chase sequences to stand out.
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Karthik V
Pierre Morel directing gives me hope. He knows how to make slick, entertaining action films. Taken was a blast. Hope this has that same rewatchable quality. July start means we might see it next year!
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Nisha Z
Always happy to see a female-led action thriller that isn't just about romance. Dr. Rosalind Carver sounds like a capable character. Hope they give her proper agency and don't just make her follow the ex-mercenary's lead.

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