Charli XCX cast in film loosely based on Joan Of Arc

Charli XCX has been cast in a film loosely inspired by the story of Joan Of Arc.

As reported by , Charli XCX has joined the cast of , the English-language debut of French director Romain Gavras. She will star alongside Anya Taylor-Joy ( ), Chris Evans ( ), Vincent Cassel ( ) and Ambika Mod (

The plot synopsis read: " — loosely inspired by the Joan Of Arc story — tells the story of Joan (Taylor-Joy), a zealous spirit driven by a volcanic prophecy only she can hear, who is on a mission to save the world from a fiery reckoning.

"Along with her militia of mystical disciples, she hijacks a glamorous charity gala and takes three hostages: Mike Tyler (Evans), a beleaguered movie star desperate for redemption, Bracken (Cassel), the world's richest man, and Katie (Mod), who's just unlucky. They are forced on a journey through forest and fire until Mike faces the ultimate question: what would he sacrifice for humanity?"

Details of Charli XCX's role in the film, which is now filming in Greece and Bulgaria, have not been confirmed.

Of the other supporting cast members that were announced, one is Swedish rapper Yung Lean , who will be making his film debut – and was a collaborator with XCX alongside Robyn on the remix of her song '360'.

Charli XCX now has six screen projects on the way, including Gregg Araki's and graphic novel adaptation , which is led by Emma Corrin ( ) and Maika Monroe (

Elsewhere, XCX was confirmed as host and performer on later this month.