The pop star's character in the A24 project is still unknown.
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Halsey, the renowned musician, will make her horror-film industry debut with the upcoming film, MaXXXine. The film will feature a star-studded cast, including Elizabeth Debicki, Michelle Monaghan, Lily Collins, Moses Sumney, Bobby Cannavale, Giancarlo Esposito, Kevin Bacon, and Mia Goth, who will reprise her role as Maxine Minx from the X franchise.
While the characters of the other actors have not been revealed yet, the movie will take place after the events of X and follow Goth’s character as she pursues fame in 1980s Los Angeles. The plot will revolve around the perils of underground filmmaking, with Esposito playing an agent in the adult-film industry, Debicki portraying a film director, Monaghan and Cannavale serving as LAPD detectives, and Bacon playing a private detective.
MaXXXine will be written and directed by Ti West, who was also behind the original X and its sequel, Pearl. West and Goth will produce the film along with Jacob Jaffke, Kevin Turen, and Harrison Kreiss.
Despite being Halsey’s first foray into the horror-film industry, she previously wrote and starred in an hourlong, R-rated concept film, If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power, which was released in 2021. The film was accompanied by the singer’s album of the same name, and it featured elements of body horror, sexuality, and birth. It was released in IMAX theaters before finding a streaming home on HBO Max.
Halsey also stars in the Western film, Americana, directed by Tony Tost, which premiered at SXSW in March. MaXXXine is set to take the horror genre by storm, with Halsey, Goth, and the star-studded cast creating a new cinematic experience for viewers.
The musician also stars in the Tony Tost-directed Western film Americana, which premiered at SXSW in March.
See A24’s video announcement of the MaXXXine cast below:
Hollywood, here she comes. #MaXXXine pic.twitter.com/EURttoG5hM
— A24 (@A24) April 5, 2023
Fans of the X franchise will be eagerly anticipating the return of Mia Goth as Maxine Minx, the character she portrayed in the original film. With the addition of several new characters and an intriguing plot centered around the underground film industry, MaXXXine promises to be a thrilling addition to the horror genre.
Halsey, who has made a name for herself in the music industry with hits like "Without Me" and "Bad at Love," is excited to venture into the world of horror films. In a statement, she expressed her enthusiasm for the project, saying, "I'm thrilled to be a part of such an incredible cast and to work with Ti West on this project. Horror is a genre that has always fascinated me, and I can't wait to see what we can create together."
Ti West, the director and writer behind MaXXXine, has a long history in the horror genre. In addition to his work on the X franchise, he has also directed films such as The House of the Devil and The Innkeepers. West is known for his ability to create tension and suspense in his films, and fans are excited to see what he will bring to MaXXXine.
Production on the film is set to begin soon, and fans can expect to see it in theaters in the near future. With a talented cast and crew behind it, MaXXXine is sure to be a hit with horror fans around the world.
