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Time of India
2 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
2 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)
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mikey Madison Replaces Sydney Sweeney in A24 Edgar Allan Poe Movie
is being eyed to star in another project after her Oscar win for Anora. Madison won the Best Actress Academy Award for her performance as the titular character in Sean Baker's Anora, which was released in 2024. Since then, it was announced she will star in a new movie titled Reptilia that comes from director Alejandro Landes Achavarría. Now, Madison is in talks to star in The Masque of the Red Death, a reimagining of an Edgar Allan Poe story that comes from A24 and Charlie Polinger. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Madison would play twin sisters in The Masque of the Red Death. The story 'sees a mad prince take in the noble class into his castle while a plague devastates the peasantry.' One of those entering the castle is a 'long-lost twin' who then enters a 'decadent world of orgies, opium, power schemes, revenge, and decapitations.' Sydney Sweeney was previously going to star in the movie; however, she dropped out due to scheduling conflicts. The Masque of the Red Death is expected to begin production in either late 2025 or early 2026. The Masque of the Red Death will be Poling's second feature film following The Plague. That movie held its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival last month, stars Joel Edgerton, and was met with positive reviews from critics. A wide release date has not yet been set. Prior to starring in Anora, Madison played Maxine 'Max' Fox in FX's Better Things, which premiered in 2016 and ran for five seasons. She has also starred in movies such as 2018's Monster, 2019's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and 2022's Scream, among other titles. A release date for The Masque of the Red Death has not yet been announced. The post Mikey Madison Replaces Sydney Sweeney in A24 Edgar Allan Poe Movie appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Los Angeles Times
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy serves up laughs, cocktails and chills at Fairhaven cemetery in Santa Ana
A red glow fills the chapel as narrator Patrick O'Sullivan introduces the main attraction: Edgar Allan Poe. 'Over a century and a half since his death in 1849, no one remains as synonymous with mystery and macabre and literature as he — a true master of his words,' O'Sullivan intones. 'EAP, as he's known on the streets, is often attributed with being the first American author to make a living exclusively through writing. So much like writers today, he didn't make any money.' Laughter, cocktails and a whole lot of Poe makes up 90 minutes of the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy. This unique theatrical reading of four of Poe's works pairs up literature with alcoholic beverages designed to match each story. Launched in January 2023, the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is a national tour that first came to Orange County's Fairhaven Memorial Park & Mortuary in Santa Ana in February 2024. After making a one-day stop at the Huntington Beach Central Library in Huntington Beach on May 24 this year, the speakeasy returns to the cemetery June 5-7 with new stories and fresh cocktails for Chapter Two. 'As a lifelong Poe enthusiast, I've always wanted to create a unique experience that combines libations with literature. These are two of my favorite things. I've felt for a long time that there is a void for an event like this,' said Julia Tirinnanzi, creator of the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy. 'It just seemed like such a natural pairing. It's no secret that Poe loved literature and libations alike. This is why the event really comes to life — as you walk through his life and watch his work being performed, you also sip on his personal favorite drinks and classic beverages of the 1800s.' Last year's Poe story lineup included 'The Tell-Tale Heart,' 'The Raven,' 'The Masque of the Red Death' and 'The Black Cat.' The accompanying cocktails included Pale Blue Eye (a twist on the Tom Collins) with citrus- and blueberry-infused vodka, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup and soda water topped with blueberry, and Nevermore with fresh lime juice, peach and orange blossom-infused vodka, simple syrup and dehydrated lime. The Cocktail of Red Death was rosemary-infused watermelon juice, 100-proof vodka, citrus vodka and fresh lime juice. The Cat's Meow — a twist on Poe's favorite, brandy milk punch — included aged bourbon, apple brandy, vanilla milk, sweet cream and maple syrup. 'Each cocktail is served just before each monologue is performed,' Tirinnanzi said. 'As you are sipping on a classic 1800s-style cocktail, you instantly feel transported into the Victorian era. It's a huge part of the experience.' This year's Poe stories are 'The Cask of Amontillado,' 'Annabel Lee,' 'The Pit and the Pendulum' and 'The Fall of the House of Usher.' The cocktails for this year are still under wraps until the event opens. Though this is now the speakeasy's second time at the Santa Ana cemetery, it usually takes place at theaters, museums and even estates that have a Victorian-era vibe. 'A few years back, I attended an event at Hollywood Forever, and the setting of a cemetery was surprisingly so peaceful at night,' Tirinnanzi said. 'Once we started looking for the perfect venue home for the show in OC, Fairhaven fit the bill and we knew it would be a great venue. It's beautiful and chilling at the same time, just like Poe's work.' O'Sullivan said he joined the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy tour in 2024. 'This is the sequel to our first EAP Speakeasy that we brought to Fairhaven last year,' he said. 'It's a selection of four new stories from Poe that weren't in the first tour. So if you came last year, you are in for a different experience but with the same dark, mysterious tone and atmosphere that is a staple of Poe. There will be four new themed drinks, too.' He said he will likely serve as narrator of the show again as well as perform 'The Fall of the House of Usher.' 'A lot of what [Poe] represents, or what the idea of him represents has influenced and continues to influence modern fashion, music, television and more,' O'Sullivan said. 'He's a whole vibe, as they say. Regarding only his work though, it covers so much. There are love stories, tales of those drunk with power and many spirals into madness. His writing explores dark thoughts that are fascinating to many people. There is definitely an angst to it too, which I think keeps Poe influencing younger generations.' The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is for guests 21 years and up. For more information, including tickets, visit
