Léa Seydoux Teams Up with Mikey Madison for The Masque of the Red Death
French actress Léa Seydoux is set to star alongside Mikey Madison in the upcoming film, The Masque of the Red Death. This project marks A24’s fresh take on the classic Edgar Allan Poe tale, with Charlie Polinger at the helm as director.
The Masque of the Red Death: Project Overview
While the official plot remains under wraps, A24 describes the film as a wildly revisionist and darkly comedic interpretation. Reports indicate that the storyline revolves around a mad prince who invites the nobility into his castle amidst a devastating plague affecting the lower classes.
Key Details
- Title: The Masque of the Red Death
- Director: Charlie Polinger
- Production Companies: A24, Picturestart
- Producers: Julia Hammer, Erik Feig
- Executive Producer: Charlie Polinger
- Production Start Date: February 2024
- Filming Location: Hungary
Plot Elements
In this reimagined narrative, Mikey Madison will portray twin sisters, complicating the plot. A hidden twin from the lower class eventually infiltrates the castle, entering a world of opulence marked by orgies, power struggles, and violent revenge. Seydoux will take on the role of a manipulative lady-in-waiting, maneuvering her way to power within this decadent setting.
Léa Seydoux’s Career Highlights
Léa Seydoux boasts a prestigious career marked by versatility in both French and Hollywood cinema. She is a recipient of the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival and has been nominated for the César Awards five times. Her notable Hollywood appearances include roles in:
- Inglourious Basterds
- Mission: Impossible: Ghost Protocol
- Spectre (James Bond series)
Most recently, Seydoux was featured in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two, portraying Lady Margot Fenring. In 2023, audiences can expect to see her in several films, including:
- The Unknown (directed by Arthur Harari)
- Gentle Monster (directed by Marie Kreutzer, starring alongside Catherine Deneuve)
- Alpha Gang (directed by the Zellner Brothers, co-starring Cate Blanchett and Dave Bautista)
Representation
Léa Seydoux is represented by Agence Adequat and United Talent Agency (UTA). As anticipation builds for The Masque of the Red Death, her fans eagerly await her next performance in this intriguing adaptation.
