Olivia Wilde Says She Fought for ‘The Invite’ to Get a Cinema Release: “They Bribe You to Not Take Theatrical”

At the Locarno Film Festival, Olivia Wilde discussed her passionate fight to secure a cinema release for The Invite, noting that some are bribed to avoid theatrical distribution. Following an extraordinary chemical reaction with audiences at Sundance, she pushed for the film's theatrical debut. Additionally, Wilde shared that working on The Invite melted the cynic out of her, making her feel significantly more romantic after hearing stories from couples in long-term marriages.