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Mikey Madison Stars in A24's Poe Adaptation Amid Plague

6/5/2025

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Mikey Madison is set to take on a thrilling role in A24's re-imagining of Edgar Allan Poe's The Masque of the Red Death, portraying twin sisters navigating a deadly plague. Fresh from her Oscar triumph for Anora, Madison steps in for Sydney Sweeney, who had to bow out due to scheduling issues. Filming is slated to begin later this year or early next.

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Mikey Madison is set to take on a thrilling role in A24's re-imagining of Edgar Allan Poe's The Masque of the Red Death, portraying twin sisters navigating a deadly plague. Fresh from her Oscar triumph for Anora, Madison steps in for Sydney Sweeney, who had to bow out due to scheduling issues. Filming is slated to begin later this year or early next.