Margot Robbie to headline A24's 'The Week of Pain'
What's the story
Hollywood actor Margot Robbie is set to star in the upcoming film The Week of Pain, backed by A24 and Square Peg. Kristoffer Borgli will direct and write the script, reported Deadline. Although details about the plot are still under wraps, it's known that production will begin in 2027.
Production details
What we know about the project
The Week of Pain will be financed and produced by A24, with Lars Knudsen and Ari Aster's Square Peg also involved in the production.
Dilemma Films and LuckyChap are also producing the film.
This project reunites Borgli with the studio and Square Peg following the success of The Drama, which was released by A24 in April 2024.
It starred Zendaya and Robert Pattinson.
Career highlights
Robbie had a successful 2026
Robbie has been a fan of Borgli's work for a long time and started discussing her potential involvement in his next project some time ago.
She is coming off a successful 2026, which started with her hit adaptation of Wuthering Heights.
The film, directed by Emerald Fennell and co-starring Jacob Elordi, grossed $240 million worldwide.
Next, she will star opposite Bradley Cooper in the Ocean's prequel.