MaXXXine

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MaXXXine
MaXXXine (poster).jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Ti West
Written byTi West
Produced by
  • Mia Goth
  • Jacob Jaffke
  • Ti West
  • Kevin Turen
  • Harrison Kreiss
Starring
CinematographyEliot Rockett
Edited byTi West
Music by Tyler Bates
Production
companies
Distributed by A24
Release date
  • July 5, 2024 (2024-07-05)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

MaXXXine is an upcoming American slasher film written and directed by Ti West. It is the third installment in the X film series and the direct sequel to X (2022). The film stars Mia Goth, who reprises her role as Maxine, alongside Elizabeth Debicki, Moses Sumney, Michelle Monaghan, Bobby Cannavale, Halsey, Lily Collins, Giancarlo Esposito, and Kevin Bacon. In the film, as the only survivor of a massacre, Maxine sets out for fame and success in 1980s Hollywood, while being stalked by a killer known as the "Night Stalker".

Contents

MaXXXine is scheduled to be released in the United States by A24 on July 5, 2024.

Premise

After surviving a massacre in Texas, [lower-alpha 1] Maxine continues to pursue her dreams of becoming a famous actress, all while evading the Night Stalker in 1985 Los Angeles. [1] [2]

Cast

Production

After the Midnight Madness showing of Pearl at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival, Ti West announced development for a third film, titled MaXXXine. Following the announcement, the filmmaker released a teaser clip for the film. [4] West wrote the script and will direct the film as well, with Mia Goth reprising her role as Maxine from the first film. [5] [6] In April 2023, Elizabeth Debicki, Moses Sumney, Michelle Monaghan, Bobby Cannavale, Lily Collins, Halsey, Giancarlo Esposito and Kevin Bacon joined the cast. The film was produced by Little Lamb and Mad Solar. [7] [8]

Principal photography took place from April to May 2023 in Los Angeles for seven weeks. [9] [10] [11] The film was towards the end of editing in February 2024. [12]

In January 2024, it was reported that Goth was being sued by background actor James Hunter, who played a corpse on set, for intentionally kicking him in the head and then taunting him about it. The suit also includes a wrongful termination claim against A24 and West. [13]

Marketing

On September 13, 2022, a teaser trailer announcing a sequel to X , titled MaXXXine, was released shortly following the premiere of Pearl at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival. [14] It featured the 1984 synth-pop song "Obsession" by Animotion. [15] Scott Wampler of Fangoria was delighted by the surprise announcement and called the teaser "pitch-perfect, hall of fame–level". [16]

On May 1, 2023, a first-look image of Goth and Halsey in costume as their respective characters was shared on A24's and the film's social media accounts. They were captioned: "The life she deserves", referencing the personal mantra spoken throughout X by Maxine. [17] Glenn Rowley of Billboard noted Goth's dramatic costume shift from her " Little House on the Prairie –esque look" to a "tousled blonde mane and iridescent green windbreaker". [18]

Music

Tyler Bates composed the film's score, as he did for X and Pearl. [19]

Release

MaXXXine is scheduled to be released in the United States by A24 on July 5, 2024. [20]

Future

Though MaXXXine was originally developed as the end of the X trilogy, Ti West later stated in February 2024 that he has plans for a fourth installment, which would depend on the film's reception. [21] Later that year, West confirmed that he is working on a fourth film and that he may develop it as his next project. [22]

Notes

  1. ↑ As depicted in X (2022)

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References

  1. ↑ Flam, Charna (April 8, 2024). "MaXXXine Trailer: Mia Goth Faces a 1980s Serial Killer as Ti West Ends His X and 'Pearl' Trilogy". Variety . Retrieved April 8, 2024.
  2. ↑ Grobar, Matt (April 8, 2024). "'MaXXXine' Trailer Sees Mia Goth Pursue Movie Stardom As Night Stalker Terrorizes Los Angeles". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved April 9, 2024.
  3. ↑ "MaXXXine Trailer: Mia Goth And Ti West Complete X And Pearl Trilogy With '80s Slasher". Empire. April 8, 2024. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
  4. ↑ Squires, John (September 13, 2022). "'MaXXXine' – A24 Announces Third Movie in Ti West's 'X' Franchise! [Teaser]". Bloody Disgusting . Archived from the original on September 14, 2022. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
  5. ↑ Fleming, Mike Jr (September 13, 2022). "Ti West Reveals X Trilogy Finale With MaXXXine Teaser Following Tonight's Pearl TIFF Midnight Madness Premiere: Watch". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on September 13, 2022. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
  6. ↑ Dela Paz, Maggie (September 13, 2022). "MaXXXine Teaser: A24 Unveils Third Film in Ti West's X Horror Trilogy". ComingSoon.net . Archived from the original on April 13, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
  7. ↑ Galuppo, Mia; Kit, Borys (April 5, 2023). "X Sequel MaXXXine Sets Cast with Elizabeth Debicki, Lily Collins". The Hollywood Reporter . Archived from the original on April 5, 2023. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Mia Goth Accused of Kicking 'MaXXXine' Background Actor in the Head in New Lawsuit". Variety. January 12, 2024.
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  14. ↑ "X Movie Sequel MaXXXine Announced With Teaser". comicbook.com. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  15. ↑ "Ti West is out for blood again in conclusion to X trilogy: MaXXXine". The A.V. Club . September 13, 2022. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  16. ↑ "Mia Goth Will Return In The Just-Announced MAXXXINE". Fangoria . September 13, 2022. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  17. ↑ Collis, Clark (May 1, 2023). "Mia Goth's porn hopeful hits Hollywood with Halsey in first look at horror sequel MaXXXine". Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  18. ↑ Rowley, Glenn (May 2, 2023). "Halsey Transports to '80s-Era Hollywood in 'MaXXXine' First Look". Billboard . Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  19. ↑ "Tyler Bates Scoring Ti West's 'MaXXXine'". Film Music Reporter. April 6, 2024. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  20. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 5, 2024). "'MaXXXine', Third A24 Ti West & Mia Goth Horror Franchise Film, To Strut Stuff This Summer – Watch The Retro Teaser". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  21. ↑ Squires, John (February 26, 2024). "'MaXXXine' – Ti West Teases That He Has an Idea for a Fourth Movie in the 'X' and 'Pearl' Franchise". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  22. ↑ Romano, Nick (May 6, 2024). "MaXXXine caps horror trilogy with 'big, sprawling Los Angeles ensemble movie'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
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