What is What Happens at Night, the Scorsese film?
What Happens at Night is an upcoming Gothic psychological drama directed by Martin Scorsese. It is based on a gothic novel by Peter Cameron. Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Mads Mikkelsen, Patricia Clarkson and Jared Harris are in the cast. No release date has been announced yet.
Why it's in the news
Sources say the pop singer Charli xcx has a cameo in the film alongside DiCaprio and Lawrence. The report has drawn attention to the project, which has no release date yet.
- Leonardo DiCaprio — Charli xcx reportedly cameos in Scorsese film with DiCaprio
Background
The film is a Gothic psychological drama produced by Apple and StudioCanal. Its story concerns an American husband and wife who stay in a small town in Europe while hoping to adopt a baby. As they struggle to claim their child, they begin to understand less about themselves. The novel it is drawn from is by Peter Cameron.
The cast includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Mads Mikkelsen, Patricia Clarkson and Jared Harris. It is Scorsese's follow-up to Killers of the Flower Moon, the 2023 film that also starred DiCaprio and received 10 Oscar nominations, including best picture. No release date has been set.
Sources say the singer Charli xcx has a small cameo in the film. The details of her role have not been made public. Representatives for the singer, Apple and StudioCanal had not yet responded to requests for comment when the reports appeared.