Overview
- The Invite is a four‑character, single‑location dinner‑party drama directed by and starring Olivia Wilde with Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton.
- The film premiered on the festival circuit and was picked up for distribution, with several outlets reporting A24 acquired the title for a midseven‑figure sum.
- Critics have widely praised the film’s performances and direction, calling Cruz, Norton and Rogen standouts and labeling the movie one of the year’s best in early reviews.
- Production relied on a rehearsal‑led approach and chronological shooting on 35mm film to encourage improvisation and character discovery during a 23‑day shoot.
- The Invite adapts Cesc Gay’s The People Upstairs and uses its intimate chamber structure to probe long‑term relationships, and its early box‑office and word‑of‑mouth momentum could reshape Wilde’s public reputation.