Mads Mikkelsen has joined Martin Scorsese's thriller

The star of Hannibal will appear in a new film alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence.

The casting for Martin Scorsese's new psychological thriller continues to be filled with big names. Mads Mikkelsen has joined the project What Happens At Night, making the film's cast one of the most star-studded in recent memory.

A Stellar Trio on Set

Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence had already been confirmed for the film. Now, according to the outlet The InSneider, they are joined by Mads Mikkelsen—an actor well-known for both Hollywood projects and auteur European cinema.

Thus, Scorsese is gathering three top-tier actors, each possessing powerful dramatic range and impressive filmographies, on a single set.

Plot Basis and Literary Source

The film is being made for Apple and is based on the novel of the same name by Peter Cameron. The screenplay adaptation was handled by Patrick Marber, known for his skill in working with psychologically complex stories and ambiguous characters.

The plot centers on an American married couple who travel to a snow-covered European city with the goal of adopting a child. They check into the mysterious, nearly empty Hotel Borgarfjaroasysla Grand Imperial, where they gradually become entangled in strange and unsettling events.

Mysterious Characters and Mounting Tension

The hotel's guests play a key role in the unfolding story. Among them are an eccentric singer, a corrupt businessman, and a charismatic healer. Interacting with these people becomes an ordeal for the protagonists, one that calls their marriage and their very perception of reality into question.

As events progress, psychological tension mounts, and the line between truth and illusion begins to blur—a characteristic motif in Scorsese's thrillers, which increasingly explore the inner conflicts of his characters.

Mads Mikkelsen's Potential Role

According to insider speculation, Mads Mikkelsen may play the role of an unnamed "dissolute businessman" of Scandinavian origin, whom Leonardo DiCaprio's character encounters. This figure is expected to be one of the key influences on the development of the conflict.

Official confirmation of the role's details from the studio has not yet been provided, so the information remains at the level of insider reports.

One of the Most Anticipated Projects

Given the director's name, the literary source, and the impressive cast, What Happens At Night is already being called one of the most anticipated projects of the coming years. Martin Scorsese's new film promises to be not just a thriller, but a profound psychological story where fears, desires, and the hidden facets of human relationships collide.