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At Cannes, Jane Schoenbrun’s Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma opens in Un Certain Regard as a deeply personal, queer meditation on sex, trauma, and healing. In a Q&A, Schoenbrun discusses drawing from their own journey as a trans, nonbinary creator, the film’s provocative, intimate sex scenes, and its aim to provoke conversation about consent and America’s sexual psyche, with standout performances by Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson.
Jane Schoenbrun’s Cannes 2026 film Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma turns a retro slasher into a sharp, compassionate meditation on nostalgia, gender trauma, and queer desire, anchored by Gillian Anderson’s presence and Hannah Einbinder’s performance, with lush visuals and wry humor.
At Cannes, Jane Schoenbrun's horror film Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma received a warm reception, including a near-six-minute standing ovation after its Debussy Theatre world premiere; the reboot-focused slasher, starring Einbinder and Anderson, aims to spark conversations about sex, gender, and trauma and will be released by Mubi on August 7, 2026.
Jane Schoenbrun’s Camp Miasma, a queer slasher starring Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson, premiered at Cannes’ Un Certain Regard to a six‑minute standing ovation, delivering sharp satire of Hollywood reboot culture amid bloody, delirious thrills; U.S. release is August 7 via Mubi.
At Cannes, Jane Schoenbrun’s Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma uses a fictional 1980s slasher as a surreal conduit to explore self, sexuality, and identity, blending arthouse abstraction with sharp humor. Led by Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson, the film is strange and sometimes alienating but emotionally resonant, ultimately offering a generous, self-revealing meditation on body, desire, and writing one’s own story.
Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson discuss Jane Schoenbrun’s Cannes-bound queer horror Camp Miasma (Teenage Sex & Death at Camp Miasma), with Einbinder describing how intense, fear-driven scenes pushed her to confront desire and trauma, and Anderson praising the film’s blood-soaked exploration of identity, pleasure, and belonging as Kris revives an ’80s slasher while navigating marginalized communities and fandom.
The 79th Cannes Film Festival unveils an almost exclusively auteur-driven lineup, with Pedro Almodóvar, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Paweł Pawlikowski, László Nemes and Asghar Farhadi among those competing for the Palme d’Or, joined by Andrey Zvyagintsev, Cristian Mungiu and others for high-profile premieres such as Bitter Christmas, Fatherland, Moulin, Fjord and Minotaur; Kore-eda and Ryusuke Hamaguchi also present new works (Sheep in the Box and All of a Sudden). The main competition is notably sparse on American directors, save for Ira Sachs’ The Man I Love; Un Certain Regard features Gillian Anderson in Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, and Cara Delevingne appears in Club Kid. Travolta debuts Propeller One-Way Night Coach, Soderbergh screens John Lennon: The Last Interview, and Cantona is the subject of a special screenings feature. Park Chan-wook will chair the jury as Cannes confirms roughly 2,491 submissions from 141 countries, with more titles likely to be added before the May 12–23, 2026 festival.
David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson discussed their off-screen relationship during the original run of The X-Files, revealing they drifted apart despite their on-screen chemistry. Duchovny noted the tension didn't affect their performances, suggesting it might have even enhanced them. Despite past tensions, the two have remained friends, likening their bond to family due to their shared experience on the show. Meanwhile, a reboot of The X-Files by Ryan Coogler is in the works, featuring a new direction and diverse cast.
"Scoop" is a dramatized feature about the BBC's 2019 interview with Prince Andrew regarding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, but lacks the wit and depth of the real events. The film focuses on the Newsnight team and their efforts to secure the interview, but falls short in providing new insights. While it offers context for the interview, it comes across as a self-congratulatory portrayal of the events and lacks in journalistic depth. The performances and makeup work are commendable, but the film fails to delve into the complexities of the story and the characters involved.
Gillian Anderson expressed openness to the idea of returning as Dana Scully in a potential reboot of The X-Files, following Ryan Coogler's interest in reviving the series. While acknowledging the possibility, she praised Coogler's talent and hinted at potential involvement. The original series, which ran for 11 seasons, featured Anderson alongside David Duchovny as FBI agents investigating paranormal cases, and a two-season revival aired from 2016 to 2018.
Gillian Anderson, known for her role as Dana Scully in "The X-Files," is open to the idea of a reboot if "Black Panther" director Ryan Coogler is involved. She expressed interest in Coogler's potential take on the iconic '90s series and hinted at the possibility of reprising her role. Anderson, who initially resisted the idea of a reboot, now sees potential in Coogler's involvement and is not ruling out a return to the show.
Actress Gillian Anderson discusses her upcoming role in a movie about Prince Andrew and addresses the buzz surrounding a potential 'X Files' reboot in a recent interview.
Gillian Anderson and Rufus Sewell star in "Scoop," a Netflix drama about the disastrous 2019 interview Prince Andrew gave in response to allegations of sexual misconduct. The show recreates the tense encounter between Andrew and journalist Emily Maitlis, played by Anderson, and explores the complex relationship between royalty and the media. The drama highlights the importance of independent journalism and the consequences of mixing palace privacy with public curiosity.
Gillian Anderson, known for her role in The Crown, believes the show should not be revived to depict the recent health battles of Kate Middleton and King Charles, emphasizing the need to respect their privacy during these challenging times. She expressed that the show had ended at the right spot and that the least people can do is to give the royals a break and allow them to process their experiences as human beings. Anderson also stars in Netflix's drama Scoop, which portrays the BBC's interview with Prince Andrew defending his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Netflix's upcoming film "Scoop" stars Rufus Sewell as Prince Andrew, Gillian Anderson as BBC host Emily Maitlis, and Billie Piper as a booker-producer, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the fallout from the November 2019 Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The stars discussed their initial reservations about their roles, with Sewell finding the script to be a "nailbiter" and Anderson eventually convinced to take on the challenge. The film is based on Sam McAlister's memoir and highlights the women who made the interview happen, providing a fresh and original take on the events.