Charli XCX joins a star-studded cast in art world drama "The Gallerist"
Pop star Charli XCX has joined the cast of an upcoming film featuring an impressive lineup. This project is one of several film ventures by the singer known for "Brat Summer."
According to Deadline, Charli XCX will join the star-studded cast of "The Gallerist". The artist behind the hit album "Brat" will appear alongside Jenna Ortega and Natalie Portman. The film's cast also includes Zach Galifianakis, Sterling K. Brown, Daniel Brühl, and Catherine Zeta-Jones.
Charli XCX to act in a film about the art world
"The Gallerist" is the latest project by director Cathy Yan, known for "Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)". The film tells the story of a desperate gallery owner who attempts to sell the body of a dead man during Art Basel in Miami, one of the most prestigious art fairs in the world. Filming is set to begin later this year.
Charli XCX's acting career is gaining momentum. She is part of the cast in seven films at various stages of production.
Charli XCX's film career is highly energized
Charli XCX will also appear in the adaptation of the graphic novel "100 Nights of Hero" by Isabel Greenberg and in "I Want Your Sex" directed by Gregg Araki. Other announced projects featuring her include "Sacrifice" by Romain Gavras, a remake of the cult horror film "Faces of Death", and the comedy series "Overcompensating".
A glimpse of the singer and writer’s acting skills was recently showcased on the popular entertainment program "Saturday Night Live." In the episode aired on November 16th at 11:30 p.m. ET, Charli XCX not only performed songs from her latest album, "Brat," live but also impressed fans with her comedic timing in a sketch where she parodied Adele.
