Wilde Reveals Why The Invite Won’t Go Straight to Streaming
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Olivia Wilde said she fought to secure a theatrical release for The Invite after its strong Sundance audience response, pushing back on streaming-only offers and thanking producer Megan Ellison and FilmNation for backing cinemas. She noted the Locarno screening and a Swiss rollout, and cited current grosses of about $23.5 million domestically and $18 million internationally. Wilde argues comedies thrive on the communal cinema experience and pressed to shoot the film in 35mm.
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