Halsey Stars in Cannes Horror Film Replacer
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- Halsey will star as Proxy, a DJ, in the psycho‑sexual horror film “Replacer,” which she co‑wrote with director Avan Jogia.
- Avan Jogia is directing “Replacer” and co‑writes the script with Halsey, while Lilly Wachowski serves as an executive producer.
- Cannes market will host the film’s sales launch this week, with CAA Media Finance and UTA Independent Film Group handling North American rights and Film Mode Entertainment managing international sales.
- Rolling Stone described “Replacer” as a “genre‑mashing” horror project, echoing the film’s blend of horror, thriller, and comedy set in Montreal’s underground radio scene.
- Lilly Wachowski praised the script as a “surreal hyper‑dive” influenced by Cronenberg, Alex Cox, Tony Scott, and John Carpenter, underscoring its mix of horror, thriller, and comedy.
Why it matters: Producers and sales agents stand to lock in North American and global distribution contracts, while Halsey expands her acting portfolio, turning a genre‑bending script into a marketable product.
