Kirsten Dunst joins forces with Mikey Madison, who will appear in her next major role following an Oscar-winning performance in “Anora.” Directed by Alejandro Landes Echavarría, known for his acclaimed film “Monos,” “Reptilia” is based on a script co-written by Landes Echavarría and Duke Merriman. The project brings together several prominent production companies, including Imperative Entertainment, Pastel, and AF Films, with Landes Echavarría’s A Stela Cine banner. Financing has been secured through Black Bear, ensuring the film moves forward as principal photography approaches.
Distribution rights in the United States will be co-handled by UTA Independent Film Group and 30West, while international sales will be introduced at the Cannes market, led by Charades. The thriller promises to blend suspense with the surreal, echoing the haunting intensity found in Landes Echavarría’s previous works. His film “Monos” received wide critical acclaim and won the World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival, solidifying his reputation for creating atmospheric narratives. His earlier projects, including “Porfirio” and “Cocalero,” further showcase his storytelling abilities and background in world cinema.
Mikey Madison, before her acclaimed performance in “Anora,” has appeared in films such as “Scream 5” and Quentin Tarantino’s
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,”
and was noted for her role in FX’s television series “Better Things.” Kirsten Dunst, a celebrated actress, was awarded Best Actress at Cannes for “Melancholia” and received an Oscar nomination for “The Power of the Dog,” with notable appearances in “The Virgin Suicides,” “Marie Antoinette,” and the “Spider-Man” trilogy. Dunst is also set to star in “Roofman” alongside Channing Tatum and has a role in Ruben Östlund’s “The Entertainment System Is Down.”
The collaboration on “Reptilia” brings together remarkable talent both in front of and behind the camera, generating anticipation for the film’s portrayal of Florida’s dangerous underworld. With Kirsten Dunst at the center of the story, the film is expected to deliver intrigue and tension, and its progression will be closely watched by audiences and industry professionals alike. If successful, the project could further elevate Dunst’s standing and spotlight the complexities of the exotic animal trade in cinema.
