“Mikey Madison's 'Weird' Edgar Allan Poe Adaptation 'The Masque of the Red Death' Gets Exci” — what this page in the network covers. Mikey Madison, fresh off her Oscar-winning turn in 'Anora,' is set to star in and produce a new adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's classic short story 'The Masque of the Red Death.' In an exclusive update, Madison revealed that the film is aiming for a 2026 release, with production expected to begin later this year. The project is described as a 'weird' and unconventional take on Poe's tale of a prince who tries to escape a deadly plague by locking himself and his nobles in an abbey, only to be confronted by a mysterious figure.
Madison emphasized that the adaptation will lean into the story's gothic horror and psychological tension, while also infusing it with a modern sensibility that she believes will resonate with contemporary audiences. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.