Olivia Wilde returns to directing with ensemble dramedy "The Invite" after four-year hiatus
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Olivia Wilde returns to directing with "The Invite," an ensemble dramedy she also stars in, following the controversy surrounding her 2022 film "Don't Worry Darling." The new film's cast prepared by having open discussions about marriage, sex, and relationships. Wilde had kept a low profile for four years after the behind-the-scenes drama of her previous project, which included a falling out with Shia LaBeouf, a romance with Harry Styles, and reported tension with Florence Pugh.
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From Wilde's falling out with the film's original star Shia LaBeouf and her romance with his replacement Harry Styles to alleged bad blood between her and lead actress Florence Pugh, the drama behind 'Don't Worry Darling' overshadowed the actual film.
Since then, over the last four years, Wilde has kept a low profile.
Wilde is back with 'The Invite,' an awards-buzzy ensemble dramedy that she not only stars in but also directs.
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