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Updated · The New York Times · Jun 25
Olivia Wilde Premieres Third Film 'The Invite' With Seth Rogen at Chateau Marmont
Updated
Updated · The New York Times · Jun 25

Olivia Wilde Premieres Third Film 'The Invite' With Seth Rogen at Chateau Marmont

3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 25

Summary

  • Olivia Wilde marked the premiere of her third directorial feature, “The Invite,” at the Directors Guild of America complex before hosting a celebratory after-party at Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood.
  • Seth Rogen, who stars in the comedy, joined Wilde at the event as the film’s cast-centered celebration doubled as a victory lap for the new release.
  • Penélope Cruz, Dakota Fanning, Kesha and Edward Norton were part of the orbit around the premiere, underscoring the industry-heavy turnout for Wilde’s latest project.
  • “The Invite” is framed as a snappy comedy about a tense marriage, with Wilde directing and starring alongside Rogen, Cruz and Norton.

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