Fans of Yorgos Lanthimos, known for his distinctive cinematic style, can look forward to a new project that promises to add to his growing repertoire of postmodern, offbeat films. The New York-based website The Film Stage recently unveiled exciting new details about the Greek director’s latest project, sparking enthusiasm among moviegoers.
According to reliable sources, Lanthimos’ new film, titled Fatale, is an adaptation of Jean-Patrick Manchette’s 1977 crime novel Fatale. While Manchette himself described the work as an experimental novel rather than a conventional thriller, it has captivated readers, earning a respectable 3.62 rating on Goodreads.
The novel follows the story of Aimée Joubert, a female assassin who, while posing as a beautiful newcomer in a small, quiet town, sets out to manipulate the people around her to her advantage. As described on Goodreads, “She means to sniff out old grudges and engineer new opportunities, deftly playing different people and different interests against each other… to make a killing. But then something snaps: the master manipulator falls prey to a pure and wayward passion.”
What’s Next for Lanthimos Fans
While Fatale is undoubtedly generating excitement, Lanthimos’ next project, a science fiction comedy title Bugonia, is already on the horizon. Scheduled for a U.S. release in November 2025, Bugonia is a science fiction film starring Academy Award-winning actress Emma Stone. The film has already made its mark as one of the most anticipated releases of the year, according to The Film Stage.
Before Fatale and Bugonia, fans were treated to Lanthimos’ Kinds of Kindness, his latest feature film that premiered in 2024. Additionally, Lanthimos’ Poor Things (2023) continues to be a standout. The film has received widespread critical acclaim, being named one of the top ten films of 2023 by the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute. Poor Things also garnered numerous accolades, including four wins at the 96th Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards at the 81st ceremony, and five wins at the 77th British Academy Film Awards. Emma Stone’s performance as Bella Baxter earned her Best Actress honors at each of these prestigious events.
