Fresh off her unexpected Best Actress Oscar victory for Anora, Mikey Madison has landed her next big role. According to Variety and The Hollywood Reporter, the 26-year-old actress will star alongside Kirsten Dunst in the upcoming thriller Reptilia, directed by Alejandro Landes Echavarría.
Co-written by Landes Echavarría and Duke Merriman, the film follows a dental hygienist who becomes ensnared in Florida’s perilous and shadowy exotic animal trade after an encounter with a mysterious mermaid.
Madison’s involvement marks her first major project since her celebrated performance in Anora, where she notably secured the Oscar against frontrunner Demi Moore (The Substance). Moore warmly congratulated Madison on Instagram following the awards, sharing, “A huge congratulations to #MikeyMadison — can’t wait to see what you do next.”
Meanwhile, Madison’s co-star, Kirsten Dunst, recently completed work on Alex Garland’s Civil War, an A24 drama where she portrayed a dedicated war photographer. In a behind-the-scenes exclusive with PEOPLE, Dunst described the intensity of preparing for her role, emphasizing her efforts to authentically embody her character’s craft.
Audiences can look forward to seeing Madison and Dunst together in this compelling new thriller, promising a blend of suspense, mystery, and stellar performances.