Mads Mikkelsen Joins Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence in Apple’s ‘What Happens At Night’
Mads Mikkelsen will star alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence in the upcoming film, *What Happens at Night*. Directed by Martin Scorsese, this project is a collaboration between Apple Original Films and Studiocanal. The story revolves around a married American couple who journey to a snowy European town to adopt a child.
Key Players and Production Team
- Director: Martin Scorsese
- Writers: Adaptation by Patrick Marber, based on the novel by Peter Cameron
- Cast:
- Mads Mikkelsen as Brother Emmanuel
- Leonardo DiCaprio
- Jennifer Lawrence
- Patricia Clarkson
Collaboration and Background
This project marks another collaboration for Scorsese, DiCaprio, and Apple Original Films, following their previous work on *Killers of the Flower Moon*, which garnered ten Academy Award nominations. Jennifer Lawrence has worked with Apple Original Films on other projects, including *Causeway* and *Bread & Roses*, and she will also star in the upcoming murder mystery, *The Wives*.
Mads Mikkelsen’s Career Highlights
Mikkelsen is recognized for his performances in acclaimed films. He won the Academy Award for Best International Feature for *Another Round* in 2020. His notable roles include parts in *The Hunt*, *Casino Royale*, *Doctor Strange*, and *Riders of Justice*. Mikkelsen also starred in the TV series *Hannibal*, which solidified his status in the industry.
Recent and Upcoming Projects
Recently, Mikkelsen appeared in *Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore*, *Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny*, and *The Promised Land*. He lent his voice to Kiros in Disney’s *Mufasa: The Lion King* and was featured in the film *Dust Bunny*.
Looking ahead, he will star in the dark comedy *The Last Viking* and the action thriller *Sirius*. Mikkelsen is represented by UTA and Art Management.
