Actress Daisy Ridley had to wear heavy vintage swimming costumes for her new film 'Young Woman and the Sea,' based on the true story of Gertrude 'Trudy' Ederle, the first woman to swim across the English Channel in 1926. Ridley trained for the role and also served as an executive producer on the film.
Key Points
Daisy Ridley played the role of real-life Olympic swimmer Gertrude 'Trudy' Ederle.
She trained for three months with an Olympic silver medalist to prepare for the role.
Ridley also served as an executive producer on the film.
Pros
Daisy Ridley's dedication to her role and training as a swimmer.
The film sheds light on the inspiring story of Gertrude 'Trudy' Ederle.
Cons
The heavy vintage swimming costumes were challenging for the actors.
The costumes were beautiful but not practical for swimming.