The A24 film The Moment, which is based on an original idea by Charli XCX and will also star the U.K. pop maven, has revealed its additional cast. Due in theaters next year, the movie will feature Alexander Skarsgård, Rosanna Arquette, Jamie Demetriou, Kylie Jenner, Rachel Sennott, Kate Berlant, Arielle Dombasle and Hailey Benton Gates.
The Moment is directed by Aidan Zamiri, who is making his feature debut after previously working with Charli xcx on such videos as “Guess” and “360” and helping steer the overall look of her BRAT campaign. He also wrote the screenplay in tandem with Bertie Brandes. The score was penned by A.G. Cook., who will act in the film with fellow artist Shygirl.
Per Deadline, The Moment “follows a rising pop star as she navigates the complexities of fame and industry pressure while preparing for her arena-tour debut.”
It joins an impressive roster of upcoming film projects for Charli XCX, including acting roles in Cathy Yan’s The Gallerist, Gregg Araki’s I Want Your Sex and a remake of the 1978 schlock horror classic Faces of Death. The artist will also contribute original songs to a remake of Wuthering Heights, starring Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie.
