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Charli XCX is making a splash at the Sundance Film Festival,signaling a shift away from her “brat” persona and towards a serious acting career.
Key points:
* Sundance Focus: The festival is highlighting Charli XCX this year, with premieres of three films she stars in.
* Films Premiered:
* I Want your Sex (Gregg Araki): Charli plays Minerva, a comedic role as the “bitchy American girlfriend.” The film is a sex romp involving murder and power dynamics.
* The Moment (Aidan Zamiri): A meta mockumentary about a rising pop star’s first arena tour, exploring fame, identity, and creative freedom.Charli expressed a desire to move away from the ”brat” image this film represents, wanting to challenge herself as an artist.
* The gallerist (Cathy Yan): Charli also appears in this film.
* Olivia Wilde Connection: Olivia Wilde is also having a strong Sundance, with a double-feature of her own.
* Araki’s Comment: Director Gregg Araki playfully dubbed it the “Charli XCX, Olivia Sundance.”
* Charli’s Intent: Charli XCX is actively seeking to challenge herself and move beyond her established pop icon image.
