FKA twigs to star in new horror film as the mother of Jesus

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FKA twigs to star in new horror film as the mother of Jesus

The singer FKA twigs has been confirmed in the role of Mary, the mother of Jesus, in a forthcoming horror film titled The Carpenter’s Son. In the film, which is set in Egypt, she will star alongside an ensemble cast including actors Nicholas Cage and Noah Jupe, directed by Egyptian-American film-maker Lofty Nathan. According to the official synopsis, the film will explore the “childhood of Jesus” as Joseph, played by Cage, spends time hiding out in Egypt with Mary and their son.

The Carpenter’s Son tells the dark tale of a family living in hiding in Roman Egypt, where the son, played by Jupe, is spurred on to rebellion by another mysterious child. As the boy begins to exercise his own powers, he and his family become the target of natural and divine horrors. This marks FKA twigs’ latest foray into acting, following on from her role in the remake of The Crow.

In addition to her acting work, FKA twigs has been developing her own AI-powered deepfake technology to interact with fans in multiple languages, while also calling for greater regulation of AI in the creative arts. The rise of deepfake technology and its use in music has prompted concerns over the potential loss of artistic creativity, and the singer has highlighted the need to carefully monitor these developments.

Despite these concerns, FKA twigs remains an innovative and prominent figure in contemporary music, and her role in The Carpenter’s Son is sure to garner significant attention from both fans and critics alike. With a talented cast and acclaimed director, the film is set to be one of the year’s most anticipated releases

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