Olivia Wilde was the star of this year’s Sundance, going against type in her performance in Gregg Araki’s Let’s Talk About Sex, but also for directing and starring in the hilarious comedy, The Invite. A24 smartly snatched the film up for a hefty sum, and today they’ve dropped the first trailer, which happens to feature a quote by yours truly. Yes, I’m a fan.
The Invite stars Wilde and Seth Rogen as a troubled married couple, whose relationship problems are exacerbated by the arrival of their frisky, enigmatic neighbors, played by Edward Norton and Penelope Cruz, for a dinner date. The night goes sideways with sexual revelations that test the boundaries of marriage. Basically, it’s four terrific actors, one increasingly cramped apartment, and a whole lot of sexual tension.
The film is written by Rashida Jones and Will McCormack, who together previously wrote Celeste & Jesse Forever, another comedy that tackles difficult relationships with raw honesty, humor, and incredible cast chemistry. A24 has a hit on their hands.
The Invite opens in theaters on June 26th.
