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Charli xcx joins Scorsese’s What Happens at Night in a cameo

Charli xcx will make a cameo in Martin Scorsese’s What Happens at Night, reportedly. Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence lead the Apple and StudioCanal film as a married American couple seeking to adopt a baby in Europe. Details of Charli’s character remain undisclosed, and the production has not yet announced a release date.

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Charli xcx stands before a film camera on a bright interior set as an operator films from behind.

A cameo in Scorsese’s next film

Charli xcx has joined Martin Scorsese’s What Happens at Night in a cameo, according to casting reports. The film brings the pop musician into an ensemble led by Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence.[1], [2]

Variety’s report cited its own sources. Charli’s character and the details of her part were not disclosed. Representatives for the singer, Apple and StudioCanal had not responded to the publication’s requests for comment when it reported the casting.[1]

An adoption journey in Europe

The Apple and StudioCanal production follows an American married couple travelling to a small European town to adopt a baby. As they struggle to claim the child, their understanding of themselves begins to unravel. Mads Mikkelsen, Patricia Clarkson and Jared Harris also feature in the ensemble. The Gothic psychological drama has no announced release date.[1]

A collaboration after an album cover

Scorsese appeared alongside musician John Cale and designer Marc Jacobs on the cover of Charli’s Music, Fashion, Film album, representing the three disciplines. Her recent screen work includes The Moment, Aidan Zamiri’s mockumentary satirising the commercial success of Brat. What Happens at Night follows Scorsese’s 2023 feature Killers of the Flower Moon, which also starred DiCaprio and received ten Oscar nominations, including best picture.[1]

References

  1. News sourceVarietyCharli xcx joins Scorsese’s What Happens at Night↩1↩2↩3↩4
  2. News sourceTheWrapCharli XCX boards Martin Scorsese’s What Happens at Night↩