Sony Pictures? live-action/animated hybrid adaptation of Peter Rabbit casts Daisy Ridley and Elizabeth Debicki. They join X-Men?s Rose Byrne and late night host James Corden as part of the cast. Beatrix Potter created the beloved children?s book character. Sony has plans for a worldwide release of Peter Rabbit merchandise to coincide with the theatrical release of the film. Ridley?s big break came as Rey in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, a role she will reprise for Star Wars: Episode VIII. Sony plans to release Peter Rabbit worldwide in April 2018.