Charli XCX to cameo in upcoming Martin Scorsese film

Musician Charli XCX will make a cameo appearance in Martin Scorsese's upcoming movie What Happens at Night, Rolling Stone and Pitchfork reported. Citing Variety, both outlets reported that she will appear alongside stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence in the film. [1][2]

The psychological thriller is based on the gothic novel by Peter Cameron, according to Rolling Stone and Pitchfork. Rolling Stone reported that the plot follows a married American couple who travel to a remote European small town with hopes of adopting a baby, only to face peculiar hotel guests and personal unease. [1][2]

Pitchfork reported that the movie is a co-production between Apple and StudioCanal. As of October 2026, the project does not yet have an official release date. [2]

Born Charlotte Emma Aitchison, Charli XCX signed a recording contract with Asylum Records in 2010. She achieved major commercial success with her sixth studio album, Brat, which reached number two on the UK Albums Chart in 2024 before eventually climbing to number one. [9][11]