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Seydoux joins A24's dark Poe adaptation
20 Jan
Summary
- Léa Seydoux stars in A24's 'Masque of the Red Death' adaptation.
- The film is a revisionist, darkly comedic take on Edgar Allan Poe's story.
- Production is set to begin in Hungary in February.
Actress Léa Seydoux is set to star in A24's "The Masque of the Red Death," a revisionist and darkly comedic adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's classic tale. Directed by Charlie Polinger, the film will feature Seydoux as a scheming lady-in-waiting.
Mikey Madison is also attached to the project, reportedly playing twin sisters in a story centered around a mad prince who shelters the nobility while a plague ravages the commoners. The narrative involves a hidden twin infiltrating the castle, leading to a world of intrigue and violence.
Production for "The Masque of the Red Death" is scheduled to commence in Hungary starting in February. Seydoux, an acclaimed actress known for her roles in both French cinema and Hollywood blockbusters, will add her distinctive presence to this dark reimagining.
