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Charli XCX to Make Cameo in Martin Scorsese's 'What Happens at Night'
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In Short: Pop star Charli XCX will make a cameo in the upcoming Gothic horror film 'What Happens at Night,' directed by Martin Scorsese.
Pop star Charli XCX is set to make a cameo appearance in Martin Scorsese's upcoming Gothic horror film, 'What Happens at Night,' Variety reports.
The film, based on Peter Cameron's 2020 novel, is described as a dream-like story of a married American couple traveling to a small, snowy European town to adopt a baby.
Scorsese, known for his work on 'Gangs of New York,' 'The Departed,' and 'Shutter Island,' is directing from a script by Patrick Marber, who wrote 'Closer' and 'Notes on a Scandal.'
Charli XCX, who recently appeared in the horror film 'Faces of Death,' is no stranger to the genre.
The film also stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence, who have been promoting the project since March with a shared image of them holding hands against a snowy backdrop.
Mads Mikkelsen, Patricia Clarkson, and Jared Harris also star in the film, which is produced by Scorsese's frequent collaborator Welker White.
The film marks Scorsese's return to the horror genre after his 2010 film 'Shutter Island,' and follows his 2023 release 'Killers of the Flower Moon,' which received 10 Oscar nominations.
Charli XCX is currently wrapping up her tour for her album 'Music, Fashion, Film,' which featured Martin Scorsese on its cover.
The pop star's cameo in 'What Happens at Night' is part of her growing filmography, which includes roles in 'Erupcja,' 'The Moment,' and 'I Want Your Sex.'
Background
What Happens at Night is an upcoming Gothic psychological horror film directed by Martin Scorsese and adapted by Patrick Marber from the 2020 novel by Peter Cameron. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Mads Mikkelsen, Patricia Clarkson and Jared Harris.
What's confirmed
- Described as a Gothic psychological horror film, What Happen s at Night is a dream-like story of a married American couple who travel to a small, snowy European town to adopt a baby.
- Charli XCX is moving up in the film world, having landed an official role in the new movie from coveted director Martin Scorsese, What Happens at Night.
- The Grammy winner will make a cameo in the film, which follows a married couple on a mysterious journey to adopt a baby in a snowy European town Charli xcx is heading back to the big screen, this time alongside Hollywood heavyweights Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio in Martin Scorsese’s upcoming film What Happens at Night.
- Alongside music guy John Cale and fashion guy Marc Jacobs, Martin Scorsese represented motion pictures on the cover of Charli XCX's new album Music, Fashion, Film.
- Charli is currently wrapping up her tour for the record in the U.S., with the final show of the leg in Las Vegas on Friday before she heads to Europe in February.
- Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence star in Martin Scorsese’ s gothic horror movie What Happens at Night, and Variety reports that pop star Charli xcx will join in a cameo role.
What's still developing
- It follows a fictionalized version of Charli and examines celebrity branding and the music-business pressures surrounding Brat’s success.
- Additionally, last year it was announced that Charli XCX will star in and produce the next film from prolific Japanese horror director Takashi Miike.
- When Charli XCX revealed the cover for Music, Fashion, Film, it boasted three heavyweights from each discipline: John Cale, Marc Jacobs, and Martin Scorsese.
- She appeared in multiple movies last year, including Gregg Araki’s I Want Your Sex, Pete Ohs’ Erupja, and Aidan Zamiri’s mockumentary about Charli’s “ BRAT era,” The Moment.
- Charli XCX and Martin Scorsese ‘s worlds are once again colliding, this time for a horror film helmed by the illustrious director.
- Charli's role has not been revealed, but when it comes to babies, she thinks about it all the time.
- Statesman News Service | New Delhi | October 23, 2026 7:49 am Charli xcx is heading into Scorsese territory.
- Nobody knows who Charli xcx plays, but with Scorsese behind the camera, even a blink-and-miss cameo is bound to leave a mark.
- A few months ago, Martin Scorsese found himself in rather unusual company.
- Related : Leonardo DiCaprio’s dramatic transformation at the 2026 Oscars has finally been explained Charli XCX is making increasingly ambitious moves into cinema, and her filmography is becoming every bit as unpredictable as her music.
- Charli broke out with lead roles in Pete Ohs' "Erupcja," which she co-wrote, and the A24 mockumentary "The Moment," while picking up supporting parts in Daniel Goldhaber's "Faces of Death" remake, Romain Gavras' "Sacrifice," Julia Jackman's "100 Nights of Hero," Gregg Araki's "I Want Your Sex" and Cathy Yan's "The Gallerist."
- The reported cameo would extend Charli’s move into film following her 2024 album Brat.