Léa Seydoux Joins Mikey Madison in Wild A24 Movie With Orgies

Léa Seydoux has officially joined Mikey Madison in the upcoming A24 adaptation of The Masque of the Red Death, a reimagining of the iconic Edgar Allan Poe story.

According to a new report from THR, Seydoux will play the role of a “scheming lady-in-waiting who is conniving her way to the top.” She’ll join Madison in what promises to be one of the bigger movies whenever it sets a release date.

Seydoux is a highly decorated actress, having starred in a number of high-profile films, including Midnight in Paris, Inglorious Basterds, Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol, Blue is the Warmest Colour, and more.

What do we know about The Masque of the Red Death adaptation?

Currently, little is known about the upcoming The Masque of the Red Death adaptation. It will be directed by Charlie Polinger, who recently released his directorial debut, 2025’s The Plague, last year.

Originally published in 1842, The Masque of the Red Death is a short story from the legendary Edgar Allan Poe, and follows the story of Prince Prospero, a man who is attempting to avoid a dangerous plague known as the Red Death, by hiding in his abbey. The story follows Prospero as he hosts a masquerade ball in the abbey, with one mysterious figure dressed as the Red Death appearing.

The movie previously starred Sydney Sweeney, but she was eventually replaced by Madison due to scheduling conflicts. For Madison, it’ll be her next movie following her critically acclaimed performance in 2024’s Anora, for which she took home the Oscar for Best Actress, with the film also winning Best Picture and Best Director (Sean Baker) awards.

Source: Comingsoon.net