David Jonsson Joins Gracie Abrams in A24’s ‘Please’ Halina Reijn – Variety

British actor David Jonsson has joined the cast of the upcoming A24 film Please, according to reporting from Variety on May 12, 2026. Jonsson, a BAFTA winner, joins an ensemble that includes Grammy-nominee Gracie Abrams, Connor Storrie, and Tom Burke.

The project marks another collaboration between A24 and filmmaker Halina Reijn, who is serving as both the writer, and director. This production represents the third time Reijn has partnered with the studio.

Production and Leadership

David Hinojosa is producing the film, re-teaming with Reijn for their third project together. Reijn is producing the movie through her MAN UP Film banner, with A24 providing both production support and financing. Zach Nutman is credited as the executive producer for the film.

While the specific plot details for Please are currently being kept confidential, the film follows a trajectory of genre-bending work from Reijn. Her previous projects include the satirical slasher Bodies Bodies Bodies and the erotic thriller Babygirl.

Reijn’s most recent effort, Babygirl, established itself as one of A24’s most successful titles, earning $64 million globally.

Cast Backgrounds

David Jonsson enters the production following a period of significant critical recognition. In 2025, Jonsson received the BAFTA Rising Star award, a recognition following his performances in Rye Lane and Alien: Romulus.

The cast also features Gracie Abrams, who is making her acting debut in Please. Abrams is primarily known as a Grammy-nominated musician.

Joining them are Tom Burke and Connor Storrie, further expanding the ensemble for Reijn’s latest directorial effort.

A24 Collaboration Context

The partnership between Halina Reijn and A24 has consistently focused on provocative and commercially viable genre cinema. By reuniting with the studio for Please, Reijn continues a trend of exploring boundary-pushing narratives that have previously found both critical and financial success.

The addition of a BAFTA-winning actor like Jonsson and a high-profile musical talent like Abrams suggests a strategic casting approach for the production as it moves forward under the MAN UP Film and A24 banners.