Cynthia Erivo has been confirmed to star in Karoshi, an upcoming action thriller from Lionsgate, produced by the powerhouse 87Eleven Entertainment. The film, which marks an exciting collaboration between Erivo and the production company behind John Wick, will see her share the screen with Teo Yoo (Past Lives, The Recruit) and Isabel May (1883), as previously reported by Deadline.
Produced by Chad Stahelski, Alex Young, and Jason Spitz of 87Eleven Entertainment, Karoshi will begin filming in June under the direction of Takashi Doscher, who also penned the screenplay. While plot details remain under wraps, the film is being billed as a corporate thriller with a unique samurai twist, blending modern business intrigue with traditional martial arts action.
Erivo’s casting follows a whirlwind of career milestones. Fresh off her role as Elphaba Thropp in Jon M. Chu’s Wicked franchise, she has continued to build an impressive portfolio. This summer, she will appear as Jesus in a special production of Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl, taking the stage from August 1-3. Additionally, Erivo will feature in the second season of Poker Face on Peacock, where she plays a set of sextuplets, and just dropped her new single “Replay,” from her upcoming album.
In addition to Karoshi, Erivo is currently filming the highly anticipated Children of Blood and Bone, based on Tomi Adeyemi’s novel. Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, Erivo will portray Admiral Kaea, alongside a star-studded cast that includes Thus Mbedu, Amandla Stenberg, Viola Davis, and Idris Elba. She is also slated to host the 2025 Tony Awards in June.
With Wicked: For Good set for release on November 21, 2025, and an ever-expanding list of roles, Cynthia Erivo continues to prove she is one of Hollywood’s busiest and most versatile talents.
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