Adèle Exarchopoulos lands key role in Park Chan-wook's new Western

French actress Adèle Exarchopoulos is set to star in acclaimed South Korean director Park Chan-wook's next film, an upcoming Western titled 'Les Brigands de Rattlecreek.' The announcement comes shortly after news of her participation in a film alongside Zoë Kravitz, further highlighting her expanding international career. Exarchopoulos, 32, will play a significant role as the wife of the character portrayed by Austin Butler.

Produced by Warner Bros. through its independent branch, Clockwork, the film is written by S. Craig Zahler. 'Les Brigands de Rattlecreek' will follow a sheriff and a doctor on a quest for vengeance against a band of brigands who exploit a violent storm to pillage and terrorize a small town. Exarchopoulos joins a notable cast that includes Matthew McConaughey, Pedro Pascal, and Tang Wei.

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Adèle Exarchopoulos will play an 'important' role.

This project marks another significant step for Exarchopoulos, who recently starred in 'Aucun autre choix' earlier this year. She is also slated for Christophe Honoré's upcoming film 'Mariage au goût d’orange' in December. Her role in Park Chan-wook's Western is described as 'important' by Deadline, underscoring the growing recognition of her talent on the global stage. Park Chan-wook, who presided over the jury at the Cannes Film Festival in May, is known for his distinctive directorial style.

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She will play the wife of the character embodied by Austin Butler.