From dominating the music scene to making her mark in Hollywood, Charli XCX is showing no signs of slowing down! The singer is reportedly set to make a special appearance in legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese’s upcoming horror film, What Happens at Night.
And she’s joining quite an impressive cast, with Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence leading the film!
According to Variety, Charli is expected to make a cameo appearance in the movie, which also features Mads Mikkelsen, Patricia Clarkson, and Jared Harris.
While details about her character have yet to be revealed, the project marks another exciting step in Chali’s growing acting career.
What Is ‘What Happens At Night’ About?
Based on the gothic novel by Peter Cameron, What Happens at Night follows a married American couple who travel to a remote European town, hoping to adopt a baby.
However, what begins as an important journey soon takes a strange turn when they encounter a group of unusual guests staying at their hotel.
As the couple struggles with the adoption process, they also begin dealing with their own fears and growing sense of unease.
With Scorsese directing and a cast filled with some of Hollywood’s biggest names, the film is already shaping up to be an interesting addition to the horror genre.
This Isn’t Charli XCX’s First Connection With Martin Scorsese
Interestingly, Charli and Scorsese have already worked together in a different creative setting.
Earlier this year, the filmmaker appeared alongside John Cale and Marc Jacobs on the cover of Charli’s Music, Fashion, Film album, released in July 2026.
The black and white cover brought together three well-known names from different creative industries, with Cale representing music, Jacobs representing fashion and Scorsese representing film.
The trio appeared together in a kitchen for the unusual cover shoot, bringing Charli’s creative vision to life. Now, the singer and filmmaker are reportedly taking their collaboration from music photography to the big screen.
Charli XCX Is Making Big Moves in Hollywood
While fans may know Charli for her music, the singer has been building an impressive list of film projects. While many fans know Charli for her music, the singer has also been building an impressive list of film projects.
She recently starred in Pete Oh’s Erupcja and the Brat-inspired mockumentary The Moment.
Her other acting projects include Julia Jackman’s 100 Nights of Hero, Gregg Araki’s I Want Your Sex, and Cathy Yan’s The Gallerist.
She’s also attached to an upcoming, yet-to-be-titled film by Japanese director Takashi Miike.
Alongside her growing film career, she has continued performing for fans across North America. The singer is approaching the end of her US Tour.
From working with fashion icons to exploring new roles in cinema, Charli XCX is clearly enjoying a creative chapter that goes beyond music. And if her reported appearance in What Happens at Night is confirmed, fans will have another reason to look forward to seeing her on the big screen, this time alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence.
Sources: Rolling Stone
