Photography Gregory Harris, fashion Nell KalonjiMusic / NewsAbra to make her acting debut in new thrillerThe singer has been cast alongside Hari Nef and Suki Waterhouse in the 2017 film Assassination NationShareLink copied ✔️December 22, 2016MusicNewsTextDominique SisleyAbra – Autumn/Winter 2016 Abra has announced that she will be making her acting debut in the upcoming thriller Assassination Nation. The film will see the singer star alongside trans model and activist Hari Nef and Divergent actress Suki Waterhouse. According to a Variety, the story will follow “four teenage girls in a small suburb who become the focus of unwanted, worldwide media attention after their personal information is leaked by an anonymous hacker.” It’s set to be released in 2017. The film’s producers Matthew Malek and Anita Gou released a statement confirming the casting decision yesterday. “Hari, Abra and Suki are great, rising talents who all come from different backgrounds and collectively make up a cast that is young, diverse and powerful – all things we want this film to reflect,” they explained. “What attracted both of us to the project was its bold depiction of teenagers, not as vapid or distracted but rather engaged and determined to navigate the complexities of this new world. It tackles issues of shaming, mob mentality, vigilantism, and righteousness.” Abra celebrated the news by posting a brand new track, “Bounty”, to her Soundcloud page last night. Listen below: Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREA massive exhibition on Black British music is coming to V&A EastAtmospheric dream-pop artist Maria Somerville shares her offline favouritesJim BeamWhat went down at Jim Beam’s NYC bashA 24-hour London will save the city’s nightlife, says new report‘It’s a revolution’: Nigeria’s new-gen rappers are hitting the mainstreamAdanolaLila Moss fronts Adanola’s latest spring 2026 campaignWhy are we so nostalgic for the music of 2016?Listen to Oskie’s ‘perennially joyful’ Dazed mixCorridos tumbados: A guide to Mexico’s most controversial music genreSekou is the 21-year-old baritone making 70s soul cool againDon’t Be Dumb: The top 5 features on A$AP Rocky’s new album The rise of ‘Britainicana’: How Westside Cowboy are reshaping UK indieEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy