In a bold move to expand her artistic repertoire, pop superstar Charli XCX is set to star in the upcoming thrilling drama 'I Want Your Sex' alongside Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman.
- August 31, 2024
AceShowbiz - Hot off the release of her critically acclaimed sixth studio album "Brat," Charli XCX is making waves not only in the music world but also in the film industry. The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter is slated to appear in "I Want Your Sex," an upcoming film directed by Gregg Araki and backed by Black Bear.
She will star alongside Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman. The film explores his descent into a world of sex, obsession, power, betrayal, and even murder, promising a gripping tale laden with themes of desire, domination, and fantasy.
Written by Karley Sciortino and Araki, the film delves into the complexities of sexual dynamics and power. The story follows a fresh-faced young man named Elliot (portrayed by Cooper Hoffman), who lands an exhilarating job working for the iconic artist and provocateur Erika Tracy (played by Olivia Wilde). What starts as a dream job soon spirals into a harrowing journey, as Erika enlists Elliot to be her sexual muse.
While details about Charli XCX's role remain under wraps, the movie marks her second live-action endeavor following her involvement in "Faces of Death," a remake of the late '70s horror classic under the direction of Daniel Goldhaber. In "Faces of Death," Charli stars alongside Dacre Montgomery, Josie Totah, and Barbie Ferreira.
"I Want Your Sex" is set to begin production in Los Angeles this October, with Seth Caplan, Gregg Araki, and Karley Sciortino producing. Black Bear's Teddy Schwarzman and Michael Heimler will also produce, while John Friedberg, Joanne Roberts Wiles, and Courtney L. Cunniff serve as executive producers. Black Bear is handling international rights with CAA Media Finance managing U.S. trailer rights.
Besides her burgeoning acting career, Charli XCX has maintained her dominant presence in the music industry. Her latest album "Brat," has seen widespread acclaim and she continues to influence the pop culture landscape. She is currently co-executive producing the score for David Lowery's forthcoming A24 film "Mother Mary" along with Jack Antonoff and producing original music for Benito Skinner's series "Overcompensating" on Prime Video. Additionally, she contributed the track "Speed Drive" to the "Barbie" movie soundtrack last year.
As Charli XCX ventures further into the film industry, fans eagerly anticipate her performance in "I Want Your Sex," confident it will be as provocative and engrossing as her musical endeavors. Stay tuned as more details about the film emerge.