Mads Mikkelsen will appear alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence in Martin Scorsese’s upcoming film, What Happens at Night. This project, produced in collaboration with Apple Original Films and Studiocanal, centers on an American married couple who travel to a snowy European town to adopt a child, with Mikkelsen cast as Brother Emmanuel.
Details of the Film and Key Contributors
Martin Scorsese directs and produces the film under his Sikelia Productions banner. The screenplay, crafted by Patrick Marber, is an adaptation of the novel by Peter Cameron. This marks another partnership among Scorsese, DiCaprio, and Apple Original Films, following their previous work on Killers of the Flower Moon, which received multiple Academy Award nominations. Jennifer Lawrence, who stars in the film, has an ongoing relationship with Apple Original Films, having worked on titles like Causeway and Bread & Roses, as well as the forthcoming murder mystery The Wives, which she will both star in and produce. Patricia Clarkson is also confirmed as part of the cast.
Mads Mikkelsen’s Expansive Career and Recent Projects
Mikkelsen’s notable filmography includes the Oscar-winning Another Round (2020), The Hunt, Casino Royale, Doctor Strange, and Riders of Justice. He is also recognized for his lead role in the television series Hannibal. Recent appearances include Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, The Promised Land, and lending his voice as Kiros in Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King. Additional projects feature the film Dust Bunny and upcoming releases such as the dark comedy The Last Viking and the action thriller Sirius. Mikkelsen is represented by UTA and Art Management.
The Film’s Anticipated Impact and Future Expectations
What Happens at Night brings together accomplished talents like Scorsese, DiCaprio, Lawrence, and Mikkelsen, promising a blend of compelling storytelling and strong performances. Its setting in a small, wintry European town adds atmospheric depth to the narrative about adoption and family. Given the team behind it and the previous successes of the collaborators, the film is poised to attract significant attention upon release, potentially marking another important entry in the careers of those involved.
