Jennifer Lawrence provides update on new Martin Scorsese movie
Jennifer Lawrence has confirmed that What Happens At Night, directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, is scheduled to begin filming in 2026. The actress shared her excitement about reuniting with DiCaprio for Scorsese’s latest project.
About the film
The movie marks the 27th feature-length film in Scorsese’s career. The story follows an American couple who travel to a snowy European city to adopt a child, only to face a chain of eerie and surreal events. The film is adapted from Peter Cameron’s 2020 novel of the same name.
Story elements
In Cameron’s novel, the protagonists encounter a vivid cast of characters, including:
- an aging and flamboyant chanteuse
- a decadent businessman
- 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 plans and cast
Besides the confirmed involvement of Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence, no other casting details have been revealed. Lawrence commented on the production timeline, explaining 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.”
Author’s summary
Jennifer Lawrence revealed that Martin Scorsese’s upcoming film What Happens At Night, co-starring Leonardo DiCaprio, will begin filming in 2026 and is based on Peter Cameron’s mysterious novel.