“She can’t act” – Fans poke fun as first look at Charli XCX in Prime Video’s Overcompensating drops

Charli XCX is stepping into the world of acting, and let’s just say… people have opinions. The pop star, known for her bangers like Boom Clap and Vroom Vroom, is making her on-screen debut in the upcoming Prime Video series Overcompensating. And based on the first look? The internet is already having a field day.

You’d think fans would be excited about their fave expanding her empire, but, well… this is the internet. The reactions range from outright roasting to some cautiously optimistic comments, emphasis on some. One thing’s for sure: Charli XCX is securing the bag, whether or not people think she can act.

Charli XCX’s Acting Debut Sparks Online Chaos

Prime Video recently dropped the first look at Overcompensating, and within minutes, Twitter (or X, if you insist) was flooded with reactions. The post itself didn’t reveal much about the show, but it was enough to get fans (and haters) talking.

Was Charli XCX actually overcompensating with her acting skills? According to some users, absolutely. Others were just confused about why she was in a series in the first place. But let’s be real: if there’s one thing the internet loves more than a celebrity career pivot, it’s clowning a celebrity career pivot.

Naturally, the reactions were brutal. Some fans weren’t holding back when it came to Charli’s performance.

A user summed it up perfectly:

"Stick to singing 💀"

Ouch. The music industry is safe for now, at least.

Another user wasn’t impressed either, saying:

"She can’t act for shit 🤡"

Not even a little sugarcoating. Just a straight-up public execution.

Then there was @ExitH2O, who went full meta on the situation:

"Oh yeah, she was totally overcompensating, like, you know."

Well played. That’s some next-level wordplay right there.

Of course, not everyone was dunking on Charli. A few fans saw this as nothing more than another smart career move. @ayuwaifu had her back, writing:

"Charli securing the acting bag too??"

Gotta respect the hustle. Even if the acting skills aren’t Oscar-worthy, the paycheck probably is.

And then there were those who simply… didn’t care. @ZeroFksGiven commented:

"We don’t care."

A response so powerful, it could end entire marketing campaigns.

The internet may not have faith in her acting, but hey, stranger things have happened. Remember when Lady Gaga went from Poker Face to A Star Is Born? Or when Harry Styles tried acting, and people weren’t sure if he was acting or just existing? Anything’s possible.

One thing’s for sure, love it or hate it, Charli XCX’s jump into acting is making waves. And if Overcompensating ends up being a hit? Well, we’ll all have to eat our words.

But let’s be real, even if Charli XCX’s acting turns out to be painfully mid, she still wins. She’s adding another skill (or at least another IMDb credit) to her resume, getting that Prime Video money, and keeping her name in the headlines. Meanwhile, we’re all here roasting her for free. Who’s really overcompensating?

So, whether overcompensating ends up being a surprise hit or a glorious disaster, we’ll be watching either for the plot or for the memes.