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Charli XCX is a “sophisticated cinephile” says ‘I Want Your Sex’ director Gregg Araki
Director Gregg Araki has praised Charli XCX as a "sophisticated cinephile" ahead of the UK release of their film I Want Your Sex, in which she stars alongside Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman. The comments highlight the singer's well-documented passion for film, which she has shared publicly via TikTok and Letterboxd, and reflect Araki's broader observation that younger cinema audiences are increasingly drawn to auteur-driven work rather than mainstream blockbusters.
I Want Your Sex, which premiered at Sundance earlier this year, follows a young man who becomes the muse of a renowned artist after taking a job with her. The role is one of several Charli XCX has taken on since her 2024 album "Brat", including parts in Erupcja, 100 Nights Of Hero, The Gallerist and Faces Of Death, alongside her own mockumentary The Moment. The film's release also coincides with a busy period for the star musically, following her album "Music, Fashion, Film", a Lollapalooza headline set, a guest appearance with Lorde, and upcoming headline shows at Reading & Leeds and on a North American arena tour.
In short
- Gregg Araki calls Charli XCX a "sophisticated cinephile" before her new film's UK release
- She stars in I Want Your Sex with Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman
- Comes amid a busy year of acting roles and touring for "Music, Fashion, Film"
Explained simply
Gregg Araki is an American film director known for independent films with a distinctive style. Charli XCX, the British singer, has also spoken publicly about her interest in cinema and shares films she watches on platforms including TikTok and Letterboxd.
I Want Your Sex stars Charli XCX alongside Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman. It follows a young man who takes a job with a celebrated artist and becomes her muse. The film is part of Charli XCX’s move into acting, alongside her music career.
Araki has said he sees younger audiences showing more interest in films by individual directors, often called auteur cinema, as well as big studio releases. His comments connect Charli XCX’s film interests with a wider discussion about what younger viewers choose to watch.