Norman Reedus, known for his role in Walking Dead, teams up with Milly Alcock from House of the Dragon for Charli XCX’s new film directed by Takashi Miike. The project, currently titled Untitled Kyoto Project, will also feature Sho Kasamatsu and Kiko Mizuhara in its cast and is set in the Japanese city of Kyoto. This Norman Reedus new film is shaping up to be a dark horror story produced by Charli’s company Studio365, with a script by Ross Evans.
Plot Overview and Horror Elements
According to Variety, the story centers on three friends whose trip to Kyoto takes a terrifying turn when Charli XCX’s character becomes possessed by a tortured spirit. The film explores themes of supernatural horror and psychological terror, promising a chilling experience within the rich cultural backdrop of Kyoto.
Charli XCX’s Inspiration from ‘Final Destination’ Series
Charli XCX, aged 32, recently expressed her admiration for the Final Destination horror franchise, which revolves around characters who cheat death only to face inevitable, often gruesome fates. Prior to watching the latest installment, Final Destination: Bloodlines, she rewatched the first five films to immerse herself in the series’ unique style.
“I’m rewatching all of the Final Destination movies, in preparation to see Final Destination Bloodlines, which I’m really excited to see.” – Charli XCX, pop star
Charli highlighted her fascination with the franchise’s portrayal of “hot people getting killed,” emphasizing the lack of a moral framework and focusing purely on the tension and spectacle of their doom.
“The reason I love these movies is that they really just are about hot people getting killed. You know, there’s no moral backbone to the story, it really is just, ‘they’re hot, they’re cursed and they deserve to die.” – Charli XCX, pop star
A New ‘It Girl’ Horror Concept
Building on this, Charli proposed an idea for a new Final Destination-style movie featuring prominent “It girls” and scream queens. She suggested casting figures like Rachel Sennott, Alex Consani, Gabbriette, Romy Mars, herself, Quenlin Blackwell, Devon Lee Carlson, and possibly Jenna Ortega. The concept aims to mix horror auteur direction with trendy young stars to inject fresh energy into the slasher genre.
“Maybe there’s an OG Scream Queen like Sissy Spacek. And then it’s also directed by like a horror auteur.” – Charli XCX, pop star
She emphasized that the movie would stick to the franchise’s formula, embracing its self-aware lore and dark humor without attempting to radically change the style.
“It’s really not trying to do anything other than have hot people die in the most brutal ways and play with some unbelievable dialogue.” – Charli XCX, pop star
Rachel Sennott’s Support and Broader Context
Rachel Sennott, one of the stars Charli has in mind for her envisioned film, responded enthusiastically to the idea, showing eagerness to participate. This enthusiasm underscores the growing interest among emerging actors to blend horror themes with contemporary pop culture.
As the Norman Reedus new film and Charli’s creative ambitions move forward, fans can anticipate a project that merges atmospheric horror with youthful energy and innovative storytelling, setting a fresh tone in the genre while maintaining beloved elements fans expect.
