Daisy Ridley Moves From STAR WARS to World War II in Romantic Drama THE LOST WIFE

Daisy Ridley can't seem to escape war.

The actress had her breakthrough role in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, she's currently shooting Rian Johnson's Star Wars: Episode VIII, and now Variety reports that she'll soon be starring in a pre-WWII romantic drama called The Lost Wife, based on the book by Alyson Richman. Here's the book synopsis from Amazon:

In pre-war Prague, the dreams of two young lovers are shattered when they are separated by the Nazi invasion. Then, decades later, thousands of miles away in New York, there's an inescapable glance of recognition between two strangers...

Providence is giving Lenka and Josef one more chance. From the glamorous ease of life in Prague before the Occupation, to the horrors of Nazi Europe, The Lost Wife explores the power of first love, the resilience of the human spirit- and the strength of memory.

Sounds pretty heartbreaking, and I'm sure they're hoping this will resonate with anyone who's experienced lost love. The project is still without a director or studio, but this is apparently a top priority for producers Robbie Brenner, Michelle Chydzik, and Jeff Waxman. Meanwhile, Ridley also has a starring role lined up in Kolma, and she may be playing Lara Croft in the new Tomb Raider movie.