Rashida Jones and Will McCormack Discuss Writing 'The Invite'
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Matt Donnelly
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Screenwriters Rashida Jones and Will McCormack discuss their new couples dramedy "The Invite," starring Olivia Wilde, Penélope Cruz, Ed Norton, and Seth Rogen. The film premiered at Sundance to critical acclaim, examining marital bitterness and unfulfilled fantasies, and sparked a bidding war won by A24 for over $12 million.
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VarietyRashida Jones and Will McCormack Discuss Writing 'The Invite'variety.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledEvery good party starts with expert hosts.
The film thawed out critics and audiences in Park City with its examination of marital bitterness and unfulfilled fantasies (sexual and otherwise).
It also sparked a tense bidding war before A24 prevailed, acquiring domestic distribution rights for more than $12 million.
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