Mikey Madison In Talks to Star In ‘Masque of the Red Death,’ Will Take Over Role From Sydney Sweeney | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
- Mikey Madison is in talks to star in A24 and Picturestart’s film The Masque of the Red Death, a revisionist take on Edgar Allan Poe's story.
- Madison replaces Sydney Sweeney, who stepped back from the role due to scheduling conflicts amid her busy 2025 commitments.
- The film, written and directed by Charlie Polinger, focuses on twin sisters in a kingdom ravaged by a deadly plague called the Red Death.
- A24 secured worldwide distribution rights, and the movie will likely begin shooting between late 2025 and early 2026.
- Madison’s casting follows her Oscar-winning performance in Anora, positioning this project as a significant next role under a prominent indie banner.
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Mikey Madison Replaces Sydney Sweeney in A24 Poe Adaptation
A new star may be stepping into the plague-ridden halls of Edgar Allan Poe’s gothic nightmare. According to The Hollywood Reporter and Bloody Disgusting, Mikey Madison (Scream, Anora) is now in talks to lead the upcoming film adaptation of The Masque of the Red Death, replacing Sydney Sweeney, who reportedly exited the project due to […] The post Mikey Madison Replaces Sydney Sweeney in A24’s ‘Masque of the Red Death’ Adaptation appeared first o…
Mikey Madison In Talks To Step In For Sydney Sweeney In A24’s ‘Masque Of The Red Death’
The Anora Best Actress Oscar winner is in talks to replace Sydney Sweeney in A24’s feature take of Edgar Allen Poe’s The Masque of the Red Death. No deal is done. The pic from Picturestart, which A24 will release around the globe, is billed as a “wildly revisionist” take on the short story from filmmaker […]
Mikey Madison In Talks to Star In ‘Masque of the Red Death,’ Will Take Over Role From Sydney Sweeney | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
Mikey Madison has her sights on a new role! The 26-year-old Oscar winner is reportedly in talks to star in the upcoming A24 film The Masque of the Red Death, a reimagining of the Edgar Allen Poe story, according to THR. Mikey would be taking over the lead role from Sydney Sweeney, who was attached to the project earlier this year, but dropped out due to scheduling conflicts. (She has quite the list of upcoming projects!) Keep reading to find out…
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