Charli xcx Rocks Scorsese's 'What Happens at Night' with DiCaprio & Lawrence!
Pop superstar Charli XCX is set to expand her collaboration with Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese, making a cameo in his new Gothic psychological horror film, “What Happens at Night.” Co-starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence, this role marks a significant step in Charli's burgeoning film career, which has seen her appear in multiple projects recently. The upcoming Apple and StudioCanal production explores a couple's unsettling journey to adopt a child in a European town.
The collaboration between pop star Charli XCX and acclaimed director Martin Scorsese is reportedly extending beyond the cover of her new album, “Music, Fashion, Film.” Sources indicate that Charli XCX will make a cameo appearance in Scorsese’s highly anticipated upcoming movie, “What Happens at Night.” This film boasts a star-studded cast, including Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence, marking a significant entry for Charli XCX into mainstream cinematic productions.
“What Happens at Night” is described as a Gothic psychological horror film, a genre departure for some of its lead actors. The Apple and StudioCanal co-production centers on an American married couple who journey to a quaint European town with the intention of adopting a baby. However, as they face escalating difficulties in claiming their child, they begin to unravel unsettling truths about themselves. Details surrounding Charli XCX’s specific role in the film are being kept under wraps. She joins an impressive ensemble cast that also features notable talents such as Mads Mikkelsen, Patricia Clarkson, and Jared Harris, further solidifying the film’s high-profile status.
Charli XCX has been actively making a name for herself in the film world in recent years, demonstrating a growing interest and presence in acting. She has reportedly appeared in seven movies over the past two years, showcasing her versatility. Among these projects is “The Moment,” a mockumentary directed by her frequent collaborator Aidan Zamiri, which cleverly satirized the commercial success she garnered with her album “Brat.” This extensive filmography highlights her dedicated venture into cinematic arts.
Indeed, cinema has served as a direct inspiration for her latest musical endeavor, the album “Music, Fashion, Film.” The album’s cover art itself symbolically features iconic figures like John Cale, Marc Jacobs, and Martin Scorsese, each representing one of the titular art forms. While pursuing her acting aspirations, Charli XCX is also currently concluding the U.S. leg of her tour for the record, with a final show in Las Vegas, before heading to Europe in February to continue her musical performances.
“What Happens at Night” represents Martin Scorsese’s directorial follow-up to his critically acclaimed 2023 film, “Killers of the Flower Moon.” That historical drama also starred Leonardo DiCaprio and garnered significant attention, including ten Academy Award nominations, among them a nod for Best Picture. As of now, a release date for “What Happens at Night” has not yet been announced, leaving fans and critics eagerly awaiting more details on this intriguing collaboration.