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| Directed by | Martin Scorsese |
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| Cinematography | Rodrigo Prieto |
| Edited by | Thelma Schoonmaker |
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| Distributed by | Apple Original Films |
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| Language | English |
What Happens At Night is an upcoming Gothic psychological horror film directed by Martin Scorsese, written by Patrick Marber and Paul Thomas Anderson adapted from the novel of the same name by Peter Cameron. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Mads Mikkelsen, Patricia Clarkson and Jared Harris.
Premise
A married American couple travel to a small, snowy European town to adopt a baby. As they struggle to claim their baby, they seem to know less about themselves.
Cast
- Leonardo DiCaprio as The Man
- Jennifer Lawrence as The Woman
- Mads Mikkelsen as Brother Emmanuel
- Patricia Clarkson
- Jared Harris
- Welker White
Production
Development
In April 2023, it was announced that the film What Happens at Night would be produced by Martin Scorsese from a script by Patrick Marber adapted from the 2020 novel of the same name by Peter Cameron.[1] In September 2025, it was reported that Scorsese was set to direct the film, with Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence joining the cast in the lead roles. Apple Original Films was in talks to distribute and co-produce the film with a planned January 2026 shoot.[2] Scorsese, Lawrence and DiCaprio were previously tapped to work on a Frank Sinatra biopic before production was postponed the year prior.[3] Deadline Hollywood's Justin Kroll reported that, while DiCaprio was rumored for many roles that year, What Happens at Night was the project that the trio were secretly aiming for after the script had been finished earlier in the year.[4] Later that month, DiCaprio stated Scorsese had him rewatch Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo (1958) as a "reference point" for the film.[5] In December 2025, Mads Mikkelsen joined the cast.[6] In January 2026, Patricia Clarkson joined the cast.[7] In February, Jared Harris joined the cast.[8] In March 2026, Welker White joined the cast.[9] On March 20, it was reported that Marber's script was rewritten by Paul Thomas Anderson.[10]
Filming
Principal photography began in the Czech Republic on February 24, 2026.[11][12]
References
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas; Kroll, Justin (April 19, 2023). "Martin Scorsese & Studiocanal To Produce Patrick Marber Movie Adaptation Of Mystery Novel 'What Happens At Night'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
- ^ Kroll, Justin; Fleming Jr., Mike (September 18, 2025). "Martin Scorsese Sets 'What Happens At Night' Next; Leonardo DiCaprio & Jennifer Lawrence Star With Apple In Talks". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Davis, Clayton (September 24, 2024). "Martin Scorsese's Frank Sinatra Biopic and 'Life of Jesus' Postponed; New Filming Dates Unclear (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
- ^ Kroll, Justin [@krolljvar] (September 18, 2025). "While he has been circling everything from an EVEL KNIEVEL project with Chazelle to HEAT 2, this is the film Leo, Marty and JLaw have been secretly for some time after the script was delivered in the spring" (Tweet). Retrieved September 27, 2025 – via X (formerly Twitter).
- ^ ‘One Battle After Another’ Is a Modern Masterpiece. Interviewed by Fennessey, Sean; Dobbins, Amanda. Ringer Movies. September 25, 2025. Retrieved September 27, 2025 – via Youtube.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (December 19, 2025). "Exclusive: Mads Mikkelsen in Talks to Join Leonardo DiCaprio in Martin Scorsese's 'What Happens at Night'". The InSneider.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (January 23, 2026). "Patricia Clarkson Joins Leonardo DiCaprio And Jennifer Lawrence In Martin Scorcese's Next Film 'It Happens At Night' At Apple And Studiocanal". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (February 24, 2026). "Jared Harris Joins Leonardo DiCaprio And Jennifer Lawrence In 'What Happens At Night' From Apple". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (March 17, 2026). "Welker White Rounds Out Cast Of Martin Scorsese's Apple Pic 'What Happens At Night'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 17, 2026.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (March 20, 2026). "PTA Rewrote Leo's New Movie; Michael B. Jordan Asks For Big Raise". The InSneider. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
- ^ "'What Happens at Night': Scorsese film with Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence eyes Prague shoot". Prague Reporter. December 19, 2025.
- ^ "Martin Scorsese's What Happens At Night enters production: Reports". Cinema Express. February 24, 2026.
External links
- What Happens at Night at IMDb