Nicolas Winding Refn’s ‘Neon Demon’ Picks Up Keanu Reeves And Christina Hendricks
Nicolas Winding Refnhas found some more beautiful people for his horror film about beautiful people.Keanu Reeveshas boardedThe Neon Demon, along withChristina Hendricks,Jena Malone, andBella Heathcote.
As previously reported,Elle Fanningleads the castas “an aspiring model who is caught in a world of beauty and demise,” whileAbbey Leeplaysa dangerously unstable popular girl. More on theNeon DemonKeanu Reeves casting after the jump.
TheNeon Demoncasting updates come fromVariety. The trade doesn’t say which characters the new stars will be playing, and plot details are still scarce. Here’s Refn’s description of the movie, which tells you more about the general vibe and themes than the specific narrative:
One morning I woke and realized I was both surrounded and dominated by women. Strangely, a sudden urge was planted in me to make a horror film about vicious beauty. After making Drive and falling madly in love with the electricity of Los Angeles, I knew I had to return to tell the story of The Neon Demon. This movie is a manifestation of the strong ties between us and will lead to many more adventures.
The film reunites Refn with Hendricks, who had a supporting role inDrive. Hendricks also previously starred with Fanning inGinger & Rosa, where she played her mother. She’ll next be seen inLost River, helmed by herDriveco-star Ryan Gosling, and the final season of AMC’sMad Men.
Reeves seems poised for a comeback after his well-receivedJohn Wick, and a project with Refn should be another step in the right direction. He’ll reteam with theJohn Wickdirectors for the new TV seriesRain. Malone is coming off ofInherent Viceand theHunger Gamesseries, and Heathcote has a major role in the upcomingPride and Prejudice and Zombies.
Other regular Refn collaborators set to return include editorMatthew Newman(Bronson,Drive,Only God Forgives), composerCliff Martinez(Drive,Only God Forgives), and producerLene Borglum(Valhalla Rising,Only God Forgives). Joining that team will be DPPhilippe Le Sourd(The Grand Master).The Neon Demonshoots in Los Angeles this spring.
