Singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams is officially expanding her creative universe. The Grammy-nominated artist is set to make her acting debut in Please, the upcoming feature from Babygirl director Halina Reijn, backed by A24.
The project marks a new chapter for Abrams, who will not only star in the film but do so under the direction of one of A24’s most distinctive contemporary voices.
What We Know About Please
Halina Reijn will write and direct Please, with plot details being kept tightly under wraps. While the secrecy adds intrigue, the creative team alone signals a bold, character-driven project in line with Reijn’s previous work.
The film is produced by David Hinojosa, reuniting with Reijn for the third time. Reijn will also produce under her Man Up Film banner, with A24 producing and financing. Zach Nutman joins as executive producer.
Halina Reijn’s Growing A24 Streak
Please becomes Reijn’s third collaboration with A24, following the satirical slasher Bodies Bodies Bodies and the erotic thriller Babygirl, which went on to become one of the studio’s biggest global successes with a strong worldwide box office run.
A24 had earlier acquired Reijn’s 2019 debut feature Instinct, solidifying a creative partnership that has only grown stronger with each release.
From Indie Pop Star to Film Lead
Gracie Abrams’ move into acting feels like a natural evolution. Since breaking out in 2019, she has built a formidable music career with EPs Minor and This Is What It Feels Like, before scoring a major breakthrough with her debut album Good Riddance in 2023 — which earned her a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist.
Her 2024 sophomore album The Secret of Us pushed her even further into the mainstream, producing hits like “Close To You” and “I Love You, I’m Sorry.” The deluxe-edition track “That’s So True” topped the US Spotify chart and became her first top-10 entry on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2025, she also picked up a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Us,” her collaboration with Taylor Swift.
A Creative Lineage That Makes Sense
Beyond her own achievements, Abrams’ pivot to film comes with a deep industry connection. She is the daughter of J. J. Abrams, the creative force behind major franchises and series including Star Wars, Star Trek, Alias, and Lost. While her music career has stood firmly on its own, the transition to acting feels less like a surprise and more like a long-anticipated crossover.
Final Words
With Please, Gracie Abrams takes a decisive step into cinema — not through a cameo or supporting role, but as the lead of an A24 feature guided by Halina Reijn’s bold storytelling sensibility. If her musical career is any indication, Abrams brings emotional precision and vulnerability — qualities that could translate powerfully on screen.
Details remain scarce, but one thing is clear: Please isn’t just an acting debut — it’s a statement.
