Daisy Ridley, Naomi Watts to star in Shakespeare film Ophelia

'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' star Daisy Ridley has been signed on for the title role in the new 'Hamlet' version called 'Ophelia' in which Naomi Watts is going to play Queen Gertrude. The film is adapted from

Lisa Klein

's young adult novel inspired by

William Shakespeare

's classic.

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While the original story follows

Hamlet

, the Danish Prince, seeking revenge on his uncle, Claudius, who murdered his father, this new take focuses on Ophelia, the daughter of

Claudius

' chief advisor who falls for Hamlet, reported Ace Showbiz. "Set in the 14th century but spoken in a contemporary voice,

Ophelia

will put the titular character center stage," producer

Daniel Bobker

said.

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