Kristoffer Borgli, hot off the success ofDream Scenario, is set to re-team with A24 for his next project,The Drama. The film, still in the early stages, is already generating buzz withZendayaandRobert Pattinsonin discussions to star, according to a report byDeadline. Borgli willdirect the film from his own script, with production overseen byAri Aster, Lars Knudsen, andTyler Campelloneunder their Square Peg banner. The plot is currently under wraps, but it’s rumored to revolve around a romance that takes an unexpected twist just before a significant event.Borgli’s previous film,Dream Scenario, delves into the surreal as it followsNicolas Cage’scharacter, a seemingly ordinary man who inexplicably begins appearing in strangers' dreams.
The bizarre phenomenon catapults him into an unexpected spotlight, forcing him to navigate the complexities of sudden fame and the impact it has on his previously mundane life. The film was celebrated for its unique narrative, blending dark comedy with a deep exploration of identity and societal perception.Dream Scenarioshowcased Borgli’s knack for combining the absurd with the poignant, earning him critical acclaim and paving the way forThe Drama.
With the success ofDream Scenariobolstering Borgli’s reputation, A24 quickly prioritized working with him again. The film also continues the prosperous collaboration between Square Peg and A24, which has produced critically acclaimed films likeHereditaryandMidsommar. It also aligns with A24’s reputation for backing innovative and genre-defying stories.
Who’s Starring in ‘The Drama’?
Zendaya has had a standout year, starring inDune: Part Two, while Pattinson is known for his versatile roles, including his upcoming appearances inBong Joon Ho’sMickey 17andLynne Ramsay’sDie, My Love. Neither actor is a stranger to working with A24. Zendaya stars inEuphoria, the critically acclaimed A24-produced HBO series that earned her an Emmy for her role as Rue Bennett. Herreturn toEuphoriais scheduledafter she completes filming onThe Drama. Earlier this year, she also appeared in the acclaimedChallengersfrom the studio, too.
Meanwhile, Pattinson has collaborated with A24 on several occasions, most notably inGood Time(2017), where he delivered a standout performance as a bank robber trying to free his brother from prison, and inThe Lighthouse(2019), a psychological horror film in which he starred alongsideWillem Dafoe.
Stay tuned to Collider for more details on the development and production ofThe Drama.
Dream Scenario
Hapless family man Paul Matthews (Nicolas Cage) finds his life turned upside down when millions of strangers suddenly start seeing him in their dreams. But when his nighttime appearances take a nightmarish turn, Paul is forced to navigate his newfound stardom, in this wickedly entertaining comedy from writer-director Kristoffer Borgli (Sick of Myself) and producer Ari Aster. - A24
