Charli xcx's Erupcja: Charli Leaving Set Mid-Shoot Changed Everything | Set Stories

Pete Ohs, Jeremy O. Harris, and Lena Góra break down how an unexpected production challenge—Charli XCX leaving mid-shoot—reshaped Erupcja into something richer and more experimental. In this behind-the-scenes interview, the filmmakers reveal how real-life disruptions became a creative advantage, transforming the narrative when Charli’s character abruptly disappears. Instead of forcing a traditional structure, the team leaned into unpredictability, creating a story that mirrors real life’s chaos. They also dive into the film’s unique multilingual process, discussing the complexities of translating dialogue from English into Polish while preserving rhythm, tone, and emotional nuance. Góra shares her experience navigating both cultures, while Harris reflects on how language itself became part of the storytelling experiment. Other highlights include writing scenes just hours before filming, Charli XCX memorizing a monologue in under two hours, and how her fans unexpectedly stepped in as extras during key scenes in Warsaw. This is a fascinating look at how Erupcja embraces spontaneity, perspective, and the beauty of things going wrong. 0:00 Introduction – Pete Ohs, Jeremy O. Harris & Lena Góra 0:30 Why Charli XCX Had to Leave Mid-Shoot 1:25 Turning a Real Problem Into Story 2:45 Translating the Film Into Polish 4:15 The Challenge of Language & Emotion 6:30 Writing Scenes on the Fly 8:00 Lena Góra on Identity & Perspective 10:05 Charli XCX Fans Became Extras 11:40 Jeremy O. Harris on Pete Ohs’ Direction Our Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/collider/ www.x.com/Collider Our Website https://www.collider.com Video By Michael Zimmermann & Rola Araya For copyright matters, please contact us at: [email protected] #erupcja #charlixcx #collider