The Invite Cast Shared Marriage Secrets to Shape A24's $12 Million Film
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Updated · Variety · Jun 26
The Invite Cast Shared Marriage Secrets to Shape A24's $12 Million Film
3 articles · Updated · Variety · Jun 26
Summary
Seth Rogen said the cast of Olivia Wilde’s “The Invite” got “very personal very fast,” discussing good and bad marriages and sexual dynamics before filming to ground the story in real experience.
Those conversations were meant to make the ensemble dramedy feel more authentic, with Rogen saying the cast’s honesty directly improved the film and worked its way into the script and performances.
Olivia Wilde, returning to directing after 2022’s “Don’t Worry Darling,” said she feels “more relaxed and confident than ever” as the film reaches theaters after a low-profile stretch.
A24 bought “The Invite” for $12 million after its Sundance debut, where Wilde received a standing ovation, and she has said she chose a theatrical release over Netflix.
The release lands as the domestic box office runs 13% ahead of last year, a trend Wilde said is being driven by younger moviegoers embracing theatrical films and risk-taking auteurs.