Charli xcx is set to star in and produce THE MOMENT, an upcoming A24 film that offers a satirical and incisive take on the music industry. The film, directed by Aidan Zamiri, is described as a “mockumentary that follows the life of a pop star in the lead-up to her first headline arena tour.” It promises to be an inside look at the mechanisms of the music world, examining how subculture is transformed and often diluted by commercial success.
This project marks Charli xcx’s first film under her new production company, Studio365. It also serves as Zamiri’s feature-length directorial debut after helming several of Charli’s music videos, including 360 and Guess. He co-wrote the screenplay with Bertie Brandes, a culture writer known for her contributions to i-D, Dazed, and Vice.
Charli xcx will take on the lead role, bringing authenticity and a deeply personal perspective to the character. It has also been confirmed that the film will feature True Blood and Lady Gaga music video star Alexander Skarsgård, as well as Rosanna Arquette and Trew Mullen. A casting call posted in early 2025 revealed that the production was looking for actors to fill supporting roles, including a character named Maria, described as an “insightful healer” in her 40s to 60s. Additional casting details have yet to be announced.
The film’s music will be composed by A.G. Cook, the mastermind behind the influential PC Music label and one of Charli xcx‘s most trusted collaborators. Cook’s avant-garde production style has been instrumental in shaping Charli’s sound, particularly on her highly anticipated album Brat. His involvement in THE MOMENT suggests a soundtrack that will likely blend hyperpop aesthetics with an experimental cinematic score.
David Hinojosa of 2AM is producing the film with Charli xcx, with executive producers Brandon Creed, Mikey Schwartz-Wright, and Zach Nutman attached to the project. The partnership between A24 and Charli marks another step in the singer’s growing involvement in the film industry. In addition to THE MOMENT, she has a role in David Lowery’s Mother Mary, a pop melodrama also produced by A24, alongside I Want Your Sex, Faces of Death, and Sacrifice, which features Yung Lean.
No official release date has been announced, but THE MOMENT s already shaping up to be a unique addition to A24’s catalog, promising a sharp, self-aware critique of the music industry wrapped in Charli xcx’s signature aesthetic.