Cychosis is based on the first book in Birgitte Lorentzen’s popular Cychosis trilogy. The Cychosis trilogy has received great international recognition and is the first Danish novel to be nominated for the prestigious French book prize “Le Prix des Incorruptibles”.

Cychosis is a dark and intense story about Lulu and Mads, who have both experienced something strongly supernatural. The meeting between them leads to a wild and risky search for answers with consequences for both of them. It is raw realism that merges with a supernatural universe.

Producer Julie Rix Bomholt says: “It is incredibly exciting and unique to have the opportunity to work with a purely genre film, which at the same time touches on an important and current theme. Zoe and August ARE Lulu and Mads, and we are thrilled to have found two such talented young actors. They have a very special presence and a mutual intensity that almost sparks. We are so looking forward to seeing their talent unfold on camera and on the big screen.”

21-year-old Zoe Bryan Hertz, who plays the lead role as Lulu, made a name for herself in Jonas Risvig’s DR series Salsa and crime series Boys. It is Zoe’s first major leading role, her first feature film and the first time she will star opposite August Issac Carter. August, 25 years old, who plays Mads, graduated from the Danish School of Performing Arts in Copenhagen and shortly after got the lead role in the DR3 series Hooligan. He had previously appeared in a minor role in Martin Zandvliet’s Land of Mine and the Netflix series Equinox. August is also performing in the award-winning play The Inheritance at the Danish Royal Theatre.