Charli XCX has joined the cast of Martin Scorsese’s upcoming film What Happens at Night, according to WWCK-FM coverage published on October 26, 2026. The singer is set to make a cameo appearance in the gothic psychological drama, which stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence. Details of her character have not been revealed. The film is based on Peter Cameron’s novel of the same name and follows an American married couple who travel to a snowy European town to adopt a baby. Their visit takes an unsettling turn as mysterious encounters begin to challenge their understanding of reality. The cast also includes Mads Mikkelsen, Patricia Clarkson and Jared Harris. An official release date has not been announced.
From pop star to screen regular
Charli XCX has been steadily expanding her film work alongside her music career, with recent acting projects including The Moment, 100 Nights of Hero, Erupcja and I Want Your Sex. A Scorsese production — even in a cameo role — is another high-profile addition to her screen credits and brings her into a production led by one of Hollywood’s most established directors.
A prestige ensemble
The combination of DiCaprio, Lawrence, Mikkelsen, Clarkson and Harris already marks What Happens at Night as one of the most closely watched films in development. Charli XCX’s casting adds a pop-culture dimension that will broaden the conversation around the film well before it reaches cinemas.
