Clive Owen Addresses His Villain Role in Daisy Ridley’s New Action Film From James Bond Director

The upcoming action thriller Cleaner is set to deliver high-stakes action and suspense, with Children of Men’s Clive Owen taking on the role of a ruthless villain.

Starring the Star Wars sequel trilogy’s Daisy Ridley in the lead, the film follows a former soldier-turned-window cleaner who gets caught in a deadly hostage situation. Directed by Casino’s Royale’s Martin Campbell, Cleaner is scheduled for a theatrical release on February 21, 2025, with Quiver Distribution handling its release. Cleaner blends action and suspense as Ridley’s character is thrust into a life-or-death mission with no backup and nowhere to run. Cleaner is produced by Cindy Cowan, known for Red Lights starring Oppenheimer’s Cillian Murphy, and the upcoming comedy Pickleheads, featuring What We Do in the Shadows actor Harvey Guillén.

A High-Octane Thriller with a Standout Cast

Known for his ability to craft slick, high-energy action films, GoldenEye director Campbell brings his signature style to Cleaner, a tense thriller set against the backdrop of a high-rise corporate event gone wrong. The film follows Jo, played by Ridley, an ex-soldier trying to rebuild her life. When she witnesses a hostage crisis unfold inside an energy company’s annual gala, she is forced to use her combat skills to take down the perpetrators and save the hostages—including her younger brother—before time runs out. Owen steps into the role of the film’s antagonist, a radical activist-turned-terrorist who orchestrates the attack.

Daisy Ridley’s Recent Roles

Following her global breakout as Rey in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, Ridley has taken on a variety of roles that showcase her range as an actress. In 2024, she starred in Young Woman and the Sea, a biographical drama about Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to swim across the English Channel. She also took on the lead role in Magpie, a neo-noir thriller in which she plays a famous actress entangled in a dangerous conspiracy. With Cleaner, Ridley makes a return to the action genre in a physically demanding and suspenseful role, proving once again that she is more than capable of leading high-intensity films.

When and Where to Watch Cleaner

Cleaner is set to be released in theaters on February 21, 2025. With a gripping premise, a strong lead in Ridley, and Owen stepping into a villainous role, the film is shaping up to be a must-watch for action fans.

Cleaner
5/10

Release Date February 21, 2025

Rating R

Genres Drama, Thriller, Action

Cast Simon Strutt, Robert James Smith, Rafael Piamolini, Rachel Kwok, Taylor Coombes, Colm Titus Day, Richa Prakash, Kalyn Harper, Ben Essex, Matthew Tuck, Karin Carlson, Frances Katz, Lorna Lowe, Rebecca Bellavia, Poppy Townsend White, Melissa Humler, Cassandra Spiteri, Regina Seifert, Daniel Joseph Woolf, Jorge Léon, Celine Arden, Taz Skylar, Richard Hope, David Cheung, Roy Hill, Lee Boardman, Akie Kotabe, Flavia Watson, Atanas Srebrev, Andreea Diac, Stella Stocker, Ray Fearon, Clive Owen, Rufus Jones, Daisy Ridley

Director Martin Campbell

Writers Simon Uttley, Paul Andrew Williams, Matthew Orton

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