Olivia Wilde's Bold Move: A New Way to Make Movies

Olivia Wilde took a big step away from the usual movie-making process for her new film, The Invite. She wanted to try something different.

• Pre-production: Wilde spent weeks working with her actors and writers before filming even started.
• Shooting Order: She wanted to shoot the movie in order, not all mixed up like most films. This way, they could change things as they went along.

"Movies often follow unnecessary rules. I wanted to break those rules and let the actors help shape the story."

The Cast and Their Roles

The film stars:

• Olivia Wilde
• Seth Rogen
• Edward Norton
• Penélope Cruz

They all work together in a single location for the whole movie. The story is about a couple whose relationship is falling apart. They have dinner with their neighbors, who seem to have a much better relationship.

Wilde's Journey with The Invite

• Inspiration: Wilde first heard about the film years ago but didn't get involved until she became a director.
• Cast Assembly: She then put together a great cast.
• Acting Role: Wilde originally planned to just direct, but when another actress dropped out, her co-stars convinced her to act in the film too.

The Rehearsal Process

The actors spent a lot of time:

• Rehearsing
• Discussing the story
• Consulting a relationship expert, Esther Perel, to make the conversations in the film feel real.

Wilde wanted to explore serious topics like:

• Love
• Sex
• Marriage

in a smart way.

The Filming Process

• Location: Los Angeles
• Shooting Style: In order, with plenty of rehearsal time.
• Actors' Involvement: They worked long hours and kept changing the story as they went.
• Goal: To make the ending feel authentic and true to the characters.

Premiere and Reception

• Event: The Invite will be shown at the Sundance Film Festival.
• Attendees: Wilde, Norton, and Rogen will be there.
• Absentee: Cruz can't make it because she's filming in Spain.

The movie is a smart comedy that talks about grown-up themes. Wilde hopes it shows that movies for adults can still be interesting and thoughtful.

Wilde's Vision

"This project was a dream come true. I wanted to make a movie where everyone could truly collaborate and create something special. The Invite is my way of doing things differently and proving that there's more than one way to make a great film."