Entertainment · November 13, 2026
Margot Robbie to Star in A24’s ‘The Week of Pain’ From ‘The Drama’ Director Kristoffer Borgli
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Margot Robbie is set to star in 'The Week of Pain,' a new film from writer-director Kristoffer Borgli. The project is being financed and produced by A24 in collaboration with Square Peg, Dilemma Films, and Robbie’s production banner, LuckyChap. This project marks a reunion for Borgli, A24, and Square Peg following the commercial success of their previous collaboration, 'The Drama,' which was released in April and starred Zendaya and Robert Pattinson.
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Margot Robbie To Star In Next Film From 'The Drama' Director
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Margot Robbie to Star in A24’s ‘The Week of Pain’ From ‘The Drama’ Director Kristoffer Borgli
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Margot Robbie Teaming with ‘The Drama’ Director Kristoffer Borgli for ‘The Week of Pain’ at A24
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Margot Robbie will star in 'The Week of Pain'
- Kristoffer Borgli will write and direct the film
- A24 is financing and producing the project
- Square Peg, Dilemma Films, and LuckyChap are producing the film
- Ari Aster and Lars Knudsen are producers via Square Peg
Reported by only some outlets
- Variety reports 'The Drama' grossed $135 million worldwide, while The Hollywood Reporter states it earned $134 million
- Variety reports 'The Drama' had a $28 million budget
- The Hollywood Reporter notes 'The Week of Pain' is Robbie's first time starring in an A24 film
- Deadline and IndieWire mention Robbie's current work on an 'Ocean’s Eleven' prequel
- The Hollywood Reporter mentions Robbie recently starred in 'Wuthering Heights', released Feb. 13
Confirmed
- Margot Robbie will star in 'The Week of Pain'
- Kristoffer Borgli is the writer and director
- A24, Square Peg, Dilemma Films, and LuckyChap are the production entities
- A24 is the financier
- Borgli previously directed 'The Drama' and 'Dream Scenario' for A24
Reported
- The film will likely be a 'squirmy drama with streaks of cringe-out humor' based on the director's history (Variety)
- This project is Robbie's first starring role for A24 (The Hollywood Reporter)
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