Mikey Madison Says 'The Masque of the Red Death' Targets 2027 Release
Mikey Madison says A24's Edgar Allan Poe adaptation is planned for 2027, with a medieval setting, a dual role and a slapstick, dramatic tone.
Mikey Madison said in an interview that A24's The Masque of the Red Death is planned to release in 2027, according to Screen Rant. A24 has not announced a release date or premiere window for the film.
Madison said the adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's short story is set in a medieval time period, and that she plays two characters in the film. She described its tone as slapstick, dramatic and weird.
The film began filming in February 2026. Charlie Polinger directs, and the cast includes Léa Seydoux, Franz Rogowski and Benedict Wong alongside Madison.
Poe's story on screen
Poe's The Masque of the Red Death was first published in 1842. A 1964 film adaptation starred Vincent Price.
Madison won the Best Actress Oscar for Anora. Her earlier credits include a small role in the 2019 animated film The Addams Family and an appearance in Paramount's Scream in 2022.
Quick answers
When is The Masque of the Red Death planned to release?
Mikey Madison said the film is planned to release in 2027. A24 has not set a release date or premiere window.
Who stars in The Masque of the Red Death?
Mikey Madison, who plays two characters, is joined by Léa Seydoux, Franz Rogowski and Benedict Wong. Charlie Polinger directs.
When did The Masque of the Red Death begin filming?
Filming began in February 2026.