EXCLUSIVE: Even with the production on it The ocean prequel nears end, Margot Robbie isn’t looking to slow down anytime soon as sources tell Deadline she’s set to star in A24 and Square pic Peg The week of pain, with Kristoffer Borgli on board to direct.
A24 will finance and produce the pic with Lars Knudsen and Ari Aster’s Square Peg producing with Dilemma Films and LuckyChap. Borgli also wrote the screenplay.
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As with any Borgli and Square Peg project, plot details are being kept under wraps. The project brings together Borgli with the studio and Square Peg following the success of The dramathat A24 published in April. Starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, it became one of the studio’s biggest films of 2024 with $134 million at the worldwide box office. He also made the one for 2023 Dream scenario for the workshop.
Robbie has been a fan of Borgli’s work for some time. She began discussing the possibility of starring in her next project some time ago and recently committed to shooting the film in 2027.
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The three-time Oscar nominee barbie The star is coming off a strong 2026 that started with his hit adaptation of Wuthering Heights. The Emerald Fennell film also starred Jacob Elordi and grossed $240 million worldwide. Next, she is set to star alongside Bradley Cooper in the The ocean prequel.
Robbie is repped by CAA, Entertainment 360, Aran Michael Management and attorney Jeff Bernstein. Borgli is replaced by UTA.
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