Takashi Miike Takes a Turn: Charli XCX to Star in New Film by Iconic Japanese Director

      Charli XCX and Takashi Miike form an unexpected pair in cinematic history, as Variety reports that Miike will helm a new film with Charli XCX producing and starring in it. The screenplay is being written by Ross Evans, known for How to Save a Marriage.

      The singer, who is transitioning into filmmaking, is producing under her new Studio365 label, the same company responsible for the upcoming A24 film, The Moment. Recently, Charli XCX has gained international acclaim with Brat, a pop music sensation, and has just concluded a notable appearance at Coachella and an extensive tour.

      As noted by Variety, her upcoming projects include ‘The Moment,’ where she will take on a leading role directed by Aidan Zamiri. Additionally, she will appear in Julia Jackman’s 100 Nights of Hero alongside Nicholas Galitzine and Emma Corrin. Charli is also involved in Daniel Goldhaber’s remake of Faces of Death and Gregg Araki’s I Want Your Sex, which stars Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman.

      For those unfamiliar, Miike has directed over 100 films since 1991, becoming renowned for works such as Audition, Ichi the Killer, Gozu, and 13 Assassins. His diverse portfolio encompasses shock art masterpieces, anime adaptations, and more. Keep an eye out for further updates on this intriguing project.

      About EJ Moreno: EJ Moreno is a film and television critic and entertainment writer who has been with the pop culture site Flickering Myth since 2018, currently serving as the executive producer of Flickering Myth TV, a YouTube channel with more than 27,000 subscribers. With over ten years of industry experience, he is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic and a member of both the Critics Choice Association and GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics.