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At CinemaCon, Aaron Sorkin unveiled The Social Reckoning, a companion film to The Social Network, starring Mikey Madison as Frances Haugen and Jeremy Allen White as Jeff Horwitz, with Jeremy Strong as a grown Mark Zuckerberg; the drama follows their bid to expose Facebook’s secrets, framed as a David-and-Goliath story, with Sony releasing the film in theaters on Oct. 9.
Palme d’Or winner Lea Seydoux will star opposite Mikey Madison in The Masque of the Red Death, an A24/Picturestart revisionist, darkly comedic adaptation of Poe’s 1842 tale. The role is not disclosed. Writer-director Charlie Polinger leads the project, with Julia Hammer and Erik Feig producing for Picturestart; A24 will distribute worldwide. Seydoux, known for Dune: Part Two and James Bond films, has upcoming projects including The Unknown, Gentle Monster and Alpha Gang.
French actress Léa Seydoux has joined Mikey Madison in A24’s revisionist take on Edgar Allan Poe’s The Masque of the Red Death, directed by Charlie Polinger. Madison is reported to play twin sisters in a tale where a mad prince hosts the noble class in a castle as a plague ravages the peasantry, with a long-lost twin from the lower class entering the decadent world leading to revenge and decapitations. The project, produced for Picturestart by Julia Hammer and Erik Feig (with James Presson and Lucy McKendrick) and distributed by A24, is set to shoot in Hungary beginning in February.
Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White are the top choices to star in the upcoming 'Social Network Part II,' a sequel to the 2010 film, with the project exploring Facebook's impact and the Wall Street Journal's Facebook Files, though no formal offers have been made yet.
Mikey Madison is in talks to replace Sydney Sweeney in A24's film adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Masque of the Red Death,' directed by Charlie Polinger, with filming expected to occur in late 2023 or early 2024.
Mikey Madison is in talks to star in A24's adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Masque of the Red Death,' replacing Sydney Sweeney, with the film directed by Charlie Polinger and distributed worldwide by A24. Madison, fresh off her Oscar-winning role in 'Anora,' is also set to star in the thriller 'Reptilia' alongside Kirsten Dunst.
The Los Angeles Film Critics Association celebrated its 50th anniversary by announcing its annual awards, with Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross winning best score for 'Challengers,' and Mikey Madison and Kieran Culkin receiving acting honors for 'Anora' and 'A Real Pain,' respectively. John Carpenter was recognized with a career achievement award, and Eduardo Williams' 'The Human Surge 3' won the Douglas Edwards Experimental Film Prize. The awards continue to feature gender-neutral acting categories.
Sean Baker's film 'Anora' reimagines the romantic comedy genre by blending it with thriller elements, drawing inspiration from 1970s cinema. The story follows Ani, a stripper played by Mikey Madison, who becomes involved with Ivan, the son of a Russian oligarch. The film shifts from a raunchy rom-com to a dark thriller during a 28-minute home-invasion scene, showcasing Baker's signature style of combining scripted and improvised scenes. The film explores themes of sex work and subverts traditional rom-com tropes, culminating in a complex and emotional ending.
"Anora," a drama about a young exotic dancer directed by Sean Baker, won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. The film continues Baker's focus on sex worker narratives and was praised by jury president Greta Gerwig. Other notable winners included "All We Imagine As Light" for the Grand Prix and "Emilia Perez" for the jury prize and best actress ensemble.
Sean Baker's film "Anora," which premiered at Cannes, features real strippers in significant roles, aiming to destigmatize sex work. The film, starring Mikey Madison, follows a Brighton Beach stripper who marries a Russian oligarch's son, blending comedy and drama. The supporting cast, including Luna Sofía Miranda, Lindsey Normington, and Sophia Carnabuci, contributed both on-screen and as consultants, ensuring an authentic portrayal of the stripping world. The film highlights class issues and the humanity of sex workers, with Baker's commitment to hiring real strippers praised for its impact on visibility and opportunity in the industry.