Lily Collins has shown off her incredible transformation for her terrifying role in new horror film MaXXXine, with a series of ‘unhinged’ behind-the-scenes snaps.
The 35-year-old actress made her debut in the X-rated film series and joined mainstay Mia Goth in the third slasher film in the series, which hit US and UK cinemas on Friday.
Alongside images of Lily looking bloodied and dismembered, Lily captioned her Instagram post: ‘Spoiler alert! I can finally share this unhinged BTS from @maxxxinemovie.
‘It was so much fun working with the genius that is #TiWest and the incomparable #MiaGoth, alongside an incredibly talented cast and crew.
“I feel so lucky to be a part of such a crazy trilogy and to be a part of this totally crazy ride. Don’t walk, run to see it in theaters NOW…”
Lily Collins, 35, has shown off her incredible transformation for her terrifying role in new horror film MaXXXine, with a series of ‘unhinged’ behind-the-scenes snaps.
The 35-year-old actress made her debut in the X-rated film series and joined mainstay Mia Goth in the third slasher film in the series, which hit US and UK cinemas on Friday.
Alongside images of Lily looking bloodied and dismembered, he wrote: ‘Spoiler alert! I can finally share this unhinged BTS from @maxxxinemovie.’
In MaXXXine, Lily plays Molly Bennett, an actress in The Puritan II, a film in which Mia’s character, Maxine Minx, gets the lead role.
MaXXXine is preceded by March 2022’s X and Pearl: An X-traordinary Origin Story, which was released just six months later.
Although the films grossed a total of $25 million, their budgets were only $1 million each, making the film ventures blockbusters.
Each of the films, as well as MaXXXine, were directed by Ti West and starred Mia Goth as Pearl and Maxine.
Mia was joined by Jenna Ortega and Brittany Snow in X.
And Lily is just one of MaXXXine’s star-studded cast, which also features Kevin Bacon, The Crown’s Elizabeth Debicki and American singer Halsey.
Ti, who acts occasionally, also wrote the X-trilogy and is known for his significant work in the horror genre.
His other horror films include The Roost (2005), Trigger Man (2007), The House of the Devil (2009), The Innkeepers (2011), and The Sacrament (2013).
In the caption of the post, Lily praised the cast and crew of MaXXXine and shared how grateful she was to be a part of the X-rated film series while encouraging fans to watch the movie now.
She continued: “It was so much fun working with the genius that is #TiWest and the incomparable #MiaGoth, along with an incredibly talented cast and crew.”
Lily concluded: “I feel so lucky to be included in such a wild trilogy and to be a part of this totally crazy ride. Don’t walk, run to see it in theaters NOW…”
The X series began in March 2022 with Pearl, and Pearl: An X-traordinary Origin Story was released just six months later.
Although the films grossed a total of $25 million, their budgets were only $1 million each, making them solid box office hits.
Each of the films, as well as MaXXXine, were directed by Ty West and starred Mia Goth as Pearl and Maxine.
Lily is just one of MaXXXine’s star-studded cast, which also features Kevin Bacon, The Crown’s Elizabeth Debicki and American singer Halsey.
The plot of MaXXXine goes like this: ‘In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx finally gets her big break.
However, as a mysterious killer stalks the stars of Los Angeles, a trail of blood threatens to reveal his sinister past.
MaXXXine enjoyed his Hollywood premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre on June 24.
Elizabeth, 33, turned heads in a sparkling champagne-colored ensemble at the TCL Chinese Theatre and then the Chateau Marmont for the after-party.
Lily, 35, was braless and dressed in a pale blue skirt suit, distracting from her bare chest with stunning Egyptian-inspired gold jewellery.
Also this year, Lily starred in Halo Of Stars, based on Lucero’s lengthy poem, El Payaso.
Set in a small traveling circus, the film follows a European clown and his 7-year-old daughter as they guide each other through the everyday mysteries of love, magic and loss.
Lily currently stars as Emily Cooper in the Netflix hit Emily In Paris. The show has aired three seasons and the fourth will begin on August 15.