A new horror project from Takashi Miike is assembling a notable international cast. Charli XCX is set to star in the upcoming film, directed by the Japanese filmmaker known for Audition and Ichi the Killer.
The cast also includes Milly Alcock (House of the Dragon), with Hailey Benton Gates newly joining the project as production gets underway.
Production is reportedly taking place in Japan, marking a cross-cultural collaboration between Western performers and Miike’s distinctive filmmaking style.
While full plot details have not been officially revealed, early information points toward a supernatural story involving possession, aligning with Miike’s history of blending psychological and visceral horror elements.
The screenplay is written by Ross Evans and Yumiko Aoyagi, based on an original idea developed with Charli XCX.
For Charli XCX, the project continues her expansion into acting, placing her within a genre space known for stylistic experimentation and intense character work.
With filming now in progress, the project marks one of the more unusual collaborations currently emerging in horror
