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Vanity Fair explains how The Drama’s shocking twist and surrounding backlash—TMZ spoilers and a resurfaced Borgli essay—have overshadowed the film. The piece argues the twist is meant to provoke and implicate viewers, praises Pattinson’s grounded performance, notes Zendaya’s relatively limited arc, and frames the debate around representation and whether the film crosses a line.
Boston-based dark comedy The Drama, starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, earns zero stars from the Globe critic who calls it an empty, tasteless provocation masquerading as a marital dramedy; the plot centers on Emma's shocking secret revealed to fiancé Charlie before their wedding, with friends Mike and Rachel present, and the marketing has kept the twist under wraps.
Early critics’ responses to The Drama are mixed, but Zendaya and Robert Pattinson are highlighted for strong central performances; Deadline hails Pattinson’s turn as a career-best, CBC calls it fascinating though potentially alienating, and the UK Guardian praises Kristoffer Borgli’s provocative style, while Australia’s review is harsher. Others like Mashable and Empire applaud the cringe-comedy edge, and Rotten Tomatoes sits around 85% on release weekend. The drama arrives in theaters on April 3.
BuzzFeed’s review of Undertone praises its audio-driven horror, immersive set design inspired by the director’s family home, Nina Kiri’s standout performance, and insights from the director and producers that trace the indie film’s journey to an A24 release and the early online buzz.
A24 has become the go-to studio for recording artists seeking acting roles, leveraging its auteur credibility to cast musicians like Charli XCX, Moses Sumney, Brandy, and Phoebe Bridgers in film—and often in high-profile cameos or carefully chosen leads. The studio’s strategy combines artistic clout with cultural buzz rather than chasing box-office gravity, expanding artists’ careers even when some projects aren’t blockbuster hits.
Neon’s Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie is tracking about $1.25 million over the three-day weekend (roughly $1.4 million over four days) on 365 screens, while A24’s Pillion expands to 24 theaters with $350.9k for the 3 days and $408.2k for the four days; both indie titles aid a lively specialty box office, with Nirvanna earning strong Rotten Tomatoes scores (97% critics, 96% audiences).
A24’s Marty Supreme will receive a China release via China Film Group with Wanda Film, pushing the Timothee Chalamet drama toward becoming A24’s highest-grossing title worldwide. The film has global box office north of $133M and domestic $91.1M, and it is among nine Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Chalamet.
Odessa A’zion pulled out of A24’s Deep Cuts after online backlash to her casting as Zoe Gutierrez, a Mexican Jewish character. She said she hadn’t read the book and chose to step down, posting that she wouldn’t take the role knowing more about Zoe. She had been offered Zoe after auditioning for Percy. Cailee Spaeny remains cast as Percy and Drew Starkey as Joe as production continues.
Odessa A'zion has dropped out of Sean Durkin’s A24 adaptation Deep Cuts after online backlash over her casting as Zoe Gutierrez, a Mexican Jewish character; she said she hadn’t read the book and agreed with the criticism, posting that she’s out and that others could play the role. Deep Cuts is based on Holly Brickley’s 2021 novel and set in the 2000s about two music-obsessed twenty-somethings, with Cailee Spaeny and Drew Starkey starring after Saoirse Ronan and Austin Butler exited due to scheduling.
Odessa A’zion announced she will no longer star in A24’s Deep Cuts after online backlash that she should not portray a Mexican character, calling the casting a bad choice and saying she’s out.
Odessa A’zion has withdrawn from Sean Durkin’s Deep Cuts, the A24 adaptation of Holly Brickley’s novel, following online backlash to her casting as Zoe Gutierrez, a half-Mexican and half-Jewish character. She said she hadn’t read the book when she accepted the role and apologized to fans, noting the project was set to shoot in February with Cailee Spaeny and Drew Starkey.
Odessa A’zion has quit Sean Durkin’s A24 adaptation of Deep Cuts after online backlash over her casting, writing on Instagram that she hadn’t read the book and wouldn’t take the role Zoe Gutierrez; Cailee Spaeny stars as Percy with Drew Starkey as Joe’s ex, in the Holly Brickley novel–based film, which remains in development with Durkin and producers attached.
Vulture outlines Sundance 2026 sales: Olivia Wilde’s romantic comedy The Invite drew an eight-figure bid, with A24 winning a deal north of $12 million after a 72-hour bidding war, while Neon picked up Adrian Chiarella’s queer horror Leviticus for seven figures and a 2026 release date to be announced. Sales overall have been slower, but buyers remain hopeful about awards-season potential, following last year’s Train Dreams Oscar nod.
A24 won a days-long bidding war at Sundance to acquire the next Olivia Wilde film.
After an all-night Sundance bidding war, Olivia Wilde’s relationship comedy The Invite was acquired by A24 in an eight-figure deal—the festival’s biggest sale so far—with bidders including Neon, Focus, Netflix, and Warner Bros.’ indie label in the mix; the film is a remake of the Spanish-language Sentimental and stars Wilde alongside Seth Rogen, Ed Norton, and Penelope Cruz, with Megan Ellison/Annapurna producing. Wilde notes the project was made outside the studio system to maximize creative freedom.