Dua Lipa joins an A24 comedy
Dua Lipa was just announced as a lead in A24’s comedy Peaked, with production set to start next month and Connor Storrie also joining the cast — a notable mainstream pop→indie‑film crossover. (deadline.com) (pitchfork.com).
Molly Gordon is directing Peaked and co-wrote the screenplay with SNL writer Allie Levitan. (deadline.com) A24 is financing the picture, which lists David Hinojosa, Zach Nutman and Molly Gordon as producers and names Allie Levitan as an executive producer. (deadline.com) The ensemble credited on the project includes Emma Mackey, Laura Dern, Simone Ashley, Levon Hawke, Mitra Jouhari, Gabby Windey, Amy Sedaris, Owen Thiele, Jaya Harper, Emil Wakim and Alex Consani. (deadline.com) No official release date has been announced for Peaked; industry listings mark the film as in production with a release timeline still to be set. (imdb.com) Dua Lipa’s prior screen work cited by outlets includes a cameo in Barbie, a role in Argylle and multiple appearances on Saturday Night Live, and she is represented by CAA, Radical22 and Permanent Press Media. (deadline.com)
