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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mikey Madison to lead 'Masque of the Red Death'; reports
After winning an Oscar for her performance in 'Anora', actress is in talks to lead A24 and Picturestart's 'The Masque of the Red Death'. Madison replaces , who sources say dropped from the project due to scheduling conflicts. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Polinger and Lucy McKendrick will executive produce. A24 has acquired worldwide distribution rights for the film, reported Variety. Madison will next be seen in 'Reptilia' alongside Kirsten Dunst. The thriller tells the story of a dental hygienist who is seduced by a mysterious mermaid into the dark and wet underworld of Florida's exotic animal trade. Filmmaker Alejandro Landes Echavarria, who is known for directing the series 'Monos' will helm the movie.'Reptilia' movie is based on a script by Landes Echavarria and Duke Merriman. The film will be introduced to international buyers at the Cannes market by Charades. Principal photography will commence this fall, reported Variety. Before her award-winning role in 'Anora' the actress Madison appeared in 'Scream 5' and had a supporting turn in Quentin Tarantino's 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.' On Television, Madison was part of the ensemble of FX's 'Better Things.' Madison will be joined by Kirsten Durnst who won the best actress prize at Cannes for 'Melancholia' and was nominated for an Oscar for 'The Power of the Dog.' Her other roles include 'The Virgin Suicides,' "Marie Antoinette,' and 'Spider-Man.' Dunst will next appear in Derek Cianfrance's "Roofman" opposite Channing Tatum and in Ruben Ostlund's "The Entertainment System Is Down." Landes Echavarria's previous film, 'Monos,' was premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award, reported Variety. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It went on to win the award for Best Film at the 2019 BFI London Film Festival and was selected as the official Colombian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards. The director Echavarria's narrative debut "Porfirio" premiered at Cannes Directors' Fortnight in 2011, while his first feature, the documentary "Cocalero" - debuted at Sundance in 2007.
Mint
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Mikey Madison in talks to lead Masque of the Red Death
Washington DC [US], June 5 (ANI): After winning an Oscar for her performance in 'Anora', actress Mikey Madison is in talks to lead A24 and Picturestart's 'The Masque of the Red Death'. Madison replaces Sydney Sweeney, who sources say dropped from the project due to scheduling conflicts. Polinger and Lucy McKendrick will executive produce. A24 has acquired worldwide distribution rights for the film, reported Variety. Madison will next be seen in 'Reptilia' alongside Kirsten Dunst. The thriller tells the story of a dental hygienist who is seduced by a mysterious mermaid into the dark and wet underworld of Florida's exotic animal trade. Filmmaker Alejandro Landes Echavarria, who is known for directing the series 'Monos' will helm the movie.'Reptilia' movie is based on a script by Landes Echavarria and Duke Merriman. The film will be introduced to international buyers at the Cannes market by Charades. Principal photography will commence this fall, reported Variety. Before her award-winning role in 'Anora' the actress Madison appeared in 'Scream 5' and had a supporting turn in Quentin Tarantino's 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.' On Television, Madison was part of the ensemble of FX's 'Better Things.' Madison will be joined by Kirsten Durnst who won the best actress prize at Cannes for 'Melancholia' and was nominated for an Oscar for 'The Power of the Dog.' Her other roles include 'The Virgin Suicides,' "Marie Antoinette,' and 'Spider-Man.' Dunst will next appear in Derek Cianfrance's "Roofman" opposite Channing Tatum and in Ruben Ostlund's "The Entertainment System Is Down." Landes Echavarria's previous film, 'Monos,' was premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award, reported Variety. It went on to win the award for Best Film at the 2019 BFI London Film Festival and was selected as the official Colombian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards. The director Echavarria's narrative debut "Porfirio" premiered at Cannes Directors' Fortnight in 2011, while his first feature, the documentary "Cocalero" - debuted at Sundance in 2007. (ANI)
Geek Tyrant
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Mikey Madison and Kirsten Dunst Dive Into the Dark Waters of REPTILLIA About a "Seductive Mermaid" — GeekTyrant
Mikey Madison has found her next film project after her Oscar-winning turn in Anora , and she's plunging headfirst into some wild territory. Madison is set to star alongside Kirsten Dunst in Reptilia , the next feature from filmmaker Alejandro Landes Echavarría ( Monos ). Reptilia follows a dental hygienist who becomes entangled with a seductive mermaid and spirals into the 'dark and wet underworld' of Florida's shadowy, swampy exotic animal trade. Mermaids, molars, and morally murky waters. This sounds like it'll be a wild and unhinged movie, and production kicks off this fall with a lineup Reptilia marks another major move for Madison. She swept awards season with Anora , winning five Oscars including Best Actress, along with a BAFTA and Independent Spirit Award. She also snagged nominations from the Golden Globes, SAG, and Critics Choice. Fans will also recognize her from Scream 5 , FX's Better Things , and her scene-stealing performance in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood . Then there's Dunst, another acting heavyweight with a history of haunting, offbeat performances. With Madison's momentum and Dunst's gravitas, Reptilia could be a dark fantasy worth checking out. Source: Deadline
Express Tribune
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Oscar winner Mikey Madison lines up first post-award project alongside Kirsten Dunst
Fresh off her Oscar win for Anora, Mikey Madison has lined up her first major project and it's already turning heads. While Demi Moore was heavily favored to win Best Actress at this year's Academy Awards, Madison shocked the industry by taking home the trophy instead. Following Anora's impressive haul of five Academy Awards and Madison's unexpected win, fans and insiders alike have been speculating about her next move. Many assumed she would follow the traditional path of joining a major franchise. In fact, Madison was reportedly offered a role in Shawn Levy's upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter, starring Ryan Gosling. The project, with its franchise pedigree and blockbuster potential, seemed like a natural next step for a rising star. However, Madison has instead chosen something more offbeat and personal: she will star in Reptilia, a psychological thriller co-starring Kirsten Dunst. As reported by Variety, Reptilia centers on a mysterious mermaid who lures a dental hygienist into the dangerous underworld of Florida's exotic animal trade. The film will be directed by Alejandro Landes Echavarría, whose 2019 feature Monos earned acclaim and won the World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award at Sundance. The script for Reptilia is co-written by Landes Echavarría and Duke Merriman, promising a unique and atmospheric entry into the thriller genre. This choice reflects Madison's inclination toward bold, character-driven films over formulaic blockbusters. While she has experience in franchise fare, appearing in 2022's Scream and the 2019 animated Addams Family, her standout work has come in more singular stories like Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood and Anora. By turning down a role in one of Hollywood's biggest franchises in favor of a smaller, visionary thriller, Madison is clearly signaling that she's choosing artistic direction over conventional star-making.
Gizmodo
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Mikey Madison and Kirsten Dunst Join Mermaid Thriller Reptilia
Last month, we learned Mikey Madison, fresh off her Best Actress Oscar win for Anora, declined to join the cast of Star Wars: Starfighter. Now, we know what her next big role is, and it's an interesting one: Reptilia, a movie about mermaids. Per the Hollywood Reporter, this is a 'unique thriller' wherein a dental hygienist winds up 'seduced by a mysterious mermaid into the dark and wet underworld of Florida's exotic animal trade.' Madison's costar is Kirsten Dunst, recently of Civil War and the upcoming Roofman, and according to THR's Borys Kit, she'll be the one doing the seducing. The film, which begins production in the fall, comes courtesy of director Alejandro Landes Echavarría, director of 2019's war thriller Monos, working off a script he cowrote with Duke Merriman. Not counting the recent Little Mermaid remake, it's been a while since we've had a major movie about the undersea people. But we're in an era where classic monsters like vampires and mummies are coming back to the silver screen (or Netflix), so Reptilia is coming in at a good time. Can't wait to see more about it, and what a mermaid's doing over in Florida, in the coming months
