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. Wilde spent weeks working with her actors and writers before filming even started. 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. Wilde believes that movies often follow unnecessary rules. She wanted to break those rules and let the actors help shape the story. The film stars Wilde, Seth Rogen, Edward Norton, and 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 first heard about the film years ago but didn't get involved until she became a director. She then put together a great cast. Wilde originally planned to just direct, but when another actress dropped out, her co-stars convinced her to act in the film too.The actors spent a lot of time rehearsing and discussing the story. They even consulted a relationship expert, Esther Perel, to make the conversations in the film feel real. Wilde wanted to explore serious topics like love, sex, and marriage in a smart way. The Invite is Wilde's first film since her big-budget movie, Don’t Worry Darling. This time, she worked outside the usual studio system. She shot the film in Los Angeles, in order, and with plenty of rehearsal time. The actors worked long hours and kept changing the story as they went. They wanted the ending to feel authentic and true to the characters. The Invite will be shown at the Sundance Film Festival. Wilde, Norton, and Rogen will be there, but 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 says this project was a dream come true. She wanted to make a movie where everyone could truly collaborate and create something special. The Invite is her way of doing things differently and proving that there's more than one way to make a great film.