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How Charli XCX Took Off Her "Mask" for Film Acting Debut

Erupcja, starring Charli XCX and Lena Góra, premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on September 5, 2025, showcasing themes of love and chaos in relationships.
Charli XCX plays Bethany, who reunites with friend Nel in Warsaw, complicating her relationship with boyfriend Rob as they encounter each other amidst volcanic metaphors.
Director Pete Ohs noted Charli XCX's desire for a role 'against type' as a sweet character.

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The Hollywood Reporter

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‘Erupcja’ Review: Charli xcx Is Magnetic in a Lovely, Low-Key Ode to Wanderlust, Friendship and Intimacy

Charli xcx plays a young woman reconsidering her life choices when she reconnects with an old friend in TIFF world premiere 'Erupcja.'

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Vulture

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Charli XCX May Have What It Takes to Be a Movie Star

The new movie ‘Erupcja’ gives Charli XCX the closest she’s gotten to a lead role so far. And, at least from a remove, she’s very good.

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E! News

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How Charli XCX Took Off Her "Mask" for Film Acting Debut

For her big screen debut, Charli XCX was very much interested in keeping it real. And as Party 4 U" singer’s Erupcja costars emphasized, while filming they got to see a version of Charli that’s a...

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Charli xcx Has Bi Vibes in the Frustratingly Conventional ‘Erupcja’

The film makes it clear there’s a way for queerness to also be conventional. The post TIFF 2025: Charli xcx Has Bi Vibes in the Frustratingly Conventional ‘Erupcja’ appeared first on Autostraddle.

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