The film also stars Mia Goth (
Emma) and Disney star Jenna Ortega, who are among the 14 who have arrived in New Zealand. The project, written and directed by West, is about the making of an adult film, according to the
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Brittany Snow, best known for her work in the musical Pitch Perfect trilogy, has joined the cast of X, the latest from horror director Ti West. Snow, who starred in the box office phenomenon
Pitch Perfect as Chloe, posted a selfie on day five of her two-week stay in a managed isolation hotel, although it is unclear which one.
Bill & Ted Face the Music and a recent starring turn in HBO drama series
We Are Who We Are, from Oscar-nominated director Luca Guadagnino (
Call Me By Your Name), revealed in a tweet on January 23 that he was in New Zealand “shooting a movie for a few months”.
Stuff understands that tweet was sent from managed isolation in Auckland, which Mescudi left yesterday before travelling to Wellington to begin filming. Although Mescudi is in New Zealand to film
X,
Stuff has been told local promoters are eager to get him on stage. A music industry source said there were ongoing discussions between tour companies and Mescudi s team about the possibility of putting on New Zealand shows, but any concert relied on Mescudi wrapping filming first, they said.