Jennifer Lawrence provides update on new Martin Scorsese movie

Jennifer Lawrence Updates on Upcoming Martin Scorsese Film

Jennifer Lawrence has announced that the movie What Happens At Night, directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, is scheduled to begin filming in 2026.

About the Film

This movie marks the 27th feature-length project of Scorsese’s career. It centers on an American couple who travel to a snowy European city with plans to adopt a child, but then face a series of strange and unsettling events.

Story Origin and Themes

The film adapts Peter Cameron’s acclaimed 2020 novel What Happens at Night. The book's description highlights the couple’s encounters with a diverse cast of characters, including an ancient, flamboyant chanteuse, a debauched businessman, and an enigmatic faith healer.

“Nothing is as it seems in this baffling, frozen world, and the more the couple struggles to claim their baby, the less they seem to know about their marriage, themselves, and life itself.”

Production and Casting

Aside from Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence in the lead roles, no other casting details have been revealed. Lawrence has shared tentative plans about the production timeline, stating to IndieWire:

“Hopefully, a January/February situation. But one never knows with these things. I’ll believe it when I’m there. Leo and I worked together on Don’t Look Up.”

Summary

This film promises a mysterious and atmospheric narrative with the collaboration of acclaimed talents, combining Scorsese’s direction with the star power of Lawrence and DiCaprio in a story about love, identity, and uncertainty.

Author's summary: Jennifer Lawrence reveals that Martin Scorsese’s next film, starring her and Leonardo DiCaprio, will begin shooting in early 2026, adapting Peter Cameron’s novel about a surreal adoption journey.

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Far Out Magazine Far Out Magazine — 2025-11-04

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