Sydney Sweeney is in negotiations to star in The Masque of the Red Death, an A24 and Picturestart collaboration.
This bold, darkly comedic reimagining of Edgar Allan Poe’s classic short story will be written and directed by Charlie Polinger, with A24 managing domestic distribution. Polinger, also an executive producer, will work alongside Lucy McKendrick on the project, which is set to begin filming later this year.
Sweeney, known for her acclaimed roles in HBO’s Euphoria and The White Lotus, had a standout 2024. She starred in the hit romantic comedy Anyone But You and the Neon horror thriller Immaculate. Her HBO film Reality earned her a Critics Choice Award. Currently, she’s filming Lionsgate’s adaptation of The Housemaid.
Polinger, an emerging voice in the industry, is in post-production for The Plague, an independent film starring Joel Edgerton. Produced by Spooky Pictures, The Plague further cements Polinger’s reputation as a visionary filmmaker.
With Sweeney’s rising star and A24’s reputation for innovative storytelling, The Masque of the Red Death is poised to become a highly anticipated release.
