Charli XCX, the queen of synth bangers and TikTok-worthy choruses, is trading in her microphone for some serious acting chops—again! That’s right, the 32-year-old “brat pop” sensation (whatever that means, but I’m here for it) is stepping into Hollywood’s neon spotlight for a second time. This time? She’s starring in I Want Your Sex, a title that sounds like it was chosen by an algorithm that exclusively listens to ‘80s radio stations.
And if you thought that was spicy, wait until you hear who’s joining her! Olivia Wilde, the woman who can do no wrong in a blazer, and Cooper Hoffman, the offspring of the late great Philip Seymour Hoffman, are also in the mix. Oh, and did I mention the movie is being directed by Gregg Araki, the king of all things edgy and existential? Provocative thriller doesn’t even begin to cover it—this one’s going to be wilder than a raccoon with a stolen sandwich.
But here’s where things get mysterious. We know Charli’s in the film, but we have no idea what role she’ll play. Will she be a misunderstood artist who can’t stop humming in autotune? A femme fatale with killer dance moves? A talking neon sign that just keeps flashing “girl power”? The suspense is real.
So, what’s this movie even about, you ask? Buckle up, because here’s the plot: Cooper Hoffman plays Elliot, a fresh-faced (read: totally unprepared) guy who somehow lands the dreamiest job ever—working for Erika Tracy, a famous artist played by Olivia Wilde. But this isn’t your average artist-guy-job relationship, oh no. Erika doesn’t want him to, like, organize her paints or clean her brushes. Nope, she hires him to be her sexual muse. Now, I’m not entirely sure what a “sexual muse” does, but I’m 90% positive it’s not covered by your standard HR policies.
Of course, this is a thriller, so things escalate quickly. Elliot soon realizes that being Erika’s muse comes with more than just awkward brunch conversations about “boundaries.” We’re talking obsession, power struggles, betrayal, and murder, baby! All the things you don’t put on your LinkedIn profile.
Production kicks off in October, because apparently, nothing screams “fall vibes” like filming a sexually charged psychological thriller in Los Angeles. Just in time for pumpkin spice season!
And if that wasn’t enough to whet your cinematic appetite, this will actually be Charli’s second major acting role. She’s also set to make her debut in a remake of Faces of Death—because why not follow up a career of catchy pop tunes with a horror classic?
So, mark your calendars and prepare for Charli XCX’s transition from pop princess to potential scream queen—or sexual muse. Or both? Only time will tell. Either way, it’s going to be a wild ride.
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