Synopsis
Olivia Wilde will direct a comedy titled 'The Invite', featuring Penelope Cruz. The film explores unexpected emotional and sexual dynamics during a couple's dinner with their neighbors, inspired by the Spanish film 'Sentimental'. Wilde, known for her previous work in 'Booksmart' and 'Don't Worry Darling', embraces her directorial independence.Key Takeaways
- Olivia Wilde directs 'The Invite'.
- Penelope Cruz stars in the film.
- The movie is inspired by 'Sentimental'.
- Wilde explores themes of emotion and sexuality.
- She feels liberated as a director.
Los Angeles, April 24 (NationPress) Hollywood actress-director Olivia Wilde is gearing up to direct a fresh comedy film titled 'The Invite'. Adding to the excitement, the movie will feature Penelope Cruz in a leading role.
The 41-year-old actress, who made her directorial debut with the teen comedy 'Booksmart' in 2019, is set to guide this new date-night comedy, which draws inspiration from the Spanish film 'Sentimental', as reported by Female First UK.
Additionally, Olivia will appear in the film alongside stars like Seth Rogen and Edward Norton, according to Variety. The official synopsis of 'The Invite' describes it as a story about "a couple (who) invites their neighbors over, igniting an evening filled with unexpected twists and turns, uncovering deeply hidden emotions and unexplored sexuality".
Olivia's latest directing effort was the 2022 thriller 'Don't Worry Darling', which featured actors such as Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, Gemma Chan, Nick Kroll, and Chris Pine.
According to Female First UK, the talented actress-turned-director is also working on 'Naughty', an upcoming Christmas comedy, and 'Avengelyne', an adaptation of the comic book character. Olivia has previously expressed feeling liberated in her role as a director.
Reflecting on her experiences, she recalled the "thrill of independence" she felt while guiding her first film. In her words, "For me, directing has been liberating in a way that is very profound because as an actor, you are very dependent. You're reliant on others choosing you and defining the character you portray. It is a significant responsibility to carry all those projections".
She further elaborated, "As a director, there is a sense of agency. When I called action on my own set for the first time, I felt a rush of independence. My worth on set was solely based on my ideas, and I could adjust a scene if I felt it was necessary. My two decades as an actress have given me a deep understanding of the importance of that freedom".
