Pop powerhouse Charli XCX is diving into the world of horror cinema. Fresh off the success of her Grammy-winning album Brat, the singer-songwriter is set to both star in and co-produce the next film from legendary Japanese filmmaker Takashi Miike. This unexpected collaboration promises a wild fusion of Charli’s edgy pop persona and Miike’s signature shock-horror aesthetic.
The Miike Factor: Master of the Macabre
Takashi Miike, widely acclaimed in cult film culture for off-putting classics such as Audition and Ichi the Killer, offers a high-level pedigree of provocative storytelling. With more than 100 films in a variety of genres—spanning horror and yakuza action, through dark comedies—Miike is synonymous with his refusal to shy away from violence and the surreal. Sham, his new film, is already slated to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival.
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This is the second film through Charli’s production company, Studio365. Her first, The Moment, is an A24 feature in which she also has a lead role. Her producing role indicates a greater creative investment than merely acting. With Brat reshaping her image and influence, Charli XCX is evidently broadening her artistic scope across media.
What We Know About the Film
Details remain tightly guarded, but the film’s script is being written by Ross Evans, known for How to Save a Marriage, currently in development with Robert Pattinson attached as producer. Given Miike’s track record, fans can expect a project that’s visceral, unpredictable, and far from mainstream.
This Miike collaboration is part of Charli’s expanding filmography. She’ll star in 100 Nights of Hero with Nicholas Galitzine and Emma Corrin, and in the horror remake Faces of Death. Other productions include Gregg Araki’s I Want Your Sex, the thriller The Gallerist with Natalie Portman and Jenna Ortega, and Erupcja, co-written with playwright Jeremy O. Harris.
A Summer of Shock and Stardom
With Takashi Miike’s visionary sensibilities and Charli XCX’s bold imagination, this new project has the potential to be the moment of 2025 cinema. Whether a cult classic in the works or a genre push gone rogue, one thing is for sure—Takashi Miike summer is arriving, and Charli XCX is not here to play.
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