’No Troye, plz’: Fans react as Charli XCX announces A24 film The Moment, based on her idea

Pop phenomenon Charli XCX is making a surprising debut in the film industry by joining forces with A24, one of the most prestigious production firms in the industry, to make The Moment. Online fan reactions were off the charts (pun intended!) when the multi-talented artist recently disclosed that her next project, The Moment, is based on an original idea of her own.

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Charli may also appear in the film, which marks the singer-songwriter's first venture into the world of filmmaking. Naturally, the internet wasted no time sharing their opinions on social media about this surprising entrance into the film industry. After Charli revealed the project, one of the first comments was,

"No Troye, plz." (via @cockb3nder on X)

Fans are wondering if Charli's long-time collaborator Troye Sivan will be in the film or not, but in any case, the excitement surrounding The Moment is genuine—and Charli's cinematic era is officially underway.

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Pop star Charli XCX shocks fans by unveiling her original movie idea 'The Moment' with A24, sparking hilarious reactions online

As expected, the announcement ignited a flurry of reactions from fans who are ready to see what Charli has up her sleeve. A fan enthusiastically tweeted,

“WE WILL BE WATCHING!!” accompanied by a GIF of a woman nodding in approval, encapsulating the sentiment of most Charli fans who are ready to witness this new venture. (via @GreekGeekPJO on X)

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Another user expressed disbelief, posting,

“This is a gag,” summing up how many feel about Charli’s continuous surprises in her career. (via lizziesjuul on X)

A bold prediction came from someone who tweeted,

“I smell an Oscar coming,” (via californialana3 on X)

while others had their eyes set on even bigger accolades:

“Coming for that EGOT,” one fan cheekily quipped, referencing Charli’s potential to nab an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony. (via @lavanderrhze on X)

Meanwhile, the energy in the LGBTQ+ community was palpable with tweets like,

“Oh the gays are about to eat this up,” (via @zolpfs on X)

“She’s everywhere, she’s so Julia,” (via @youdontcaresis on X)

a humorous comparison to Julia Fox, another icon frequently in the spotlight who was name-dropped in Charli's song 360.

(Via @gracebonboulash on X)

Someone else added,

“We are about to experience Charli DirectSCX,” coining a fun mashup between Charli’s name and the role of a director. (via @mykinkisdoja on X)

While the movie itself hasn’t even been filmed, a user joked about its box office potential, tweeting,

“Coming to gross $17.” (via @ThisIsMeTanking on X)

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The Moment is now a widely anticipated project, not just because of its artistic vision but also because of the communal online experience that has developed around it, thanks to the memes and replies. With their mix of enthusiasm and humor, Charli's fans are thrilled about this surprise movie premiere and are setting the tone for what's to come.

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Charli XCX’s journey to filmmaker: A natural evolution with a moment?

For Charli XCX's fans, her venture into filmmaking with the Moment seems to be a seamless progression of her artistic identity - music to film. From her initial self-released mixtapes to rising as an international pop sensation with tracks such as "Boom Clap" and "Vroom Vroom," Charli has consistently seemed to welcome transformation, both genre-wise, marketing, and hit songs-wise.

During the 2020s, she explored innovative visuals and sounds (BRAT!), solidifying her reputation as a trailblazing artist, and taking inspiration from her favorite - SOPHIE. By partnering with A24—a studio recognized for its daring, genre-bending movies—she’s continuing to forward her legacy and artistry to film spaces!

The Moment will center around themes of intimacy and technology, two heavily prevalent subjects in Charli’s music that frequently examines the intricacies of relationships in an intensely connected world. Viewers can probably anticipate a similar blend of advanced and heartfelt narratives to be incorporated into the movie.

Although the specifics of the storyline are still kept secret (understandably so!), Charli’s enduring fascination with visuals and media signifies that her entry into the film is more of an extension rather than a shift away from her music career - and we're so grateful for it.