Olivia Wilde Casts Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton in ‘The Invite’

May 17, 2026

Olivia Wilde is moving forward with “The Invite,” a new feature inspired by the Spanish film “Sentimental.” The project stars Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton alongside Wilde herself. Centered on a dinner gathering that spirals into emotional revelations and tension, the film continues Wilde’s interest in character-driven stories blending sharp humor with drama and suspense.

Olivia Wilde is assembling another major cast. ‘The Invite’ is officially taking shape.
Olivia Wilde is assembling another major cast. ‘The Invite’ is officially taking shape.

Olivia Wilde’s latest directing project brings together several high-profile Hollywood actors.

Seth Rogen joined the lineup first. Then more award winners followed.
Seth Rogen joined the lineup first. Then more award winners followed.

The film stars Seth Rogen alongside Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton.

The story begins with one dinner invitation. Things quickly become more complicated.
The story begins with one dinner invitation. Things quickly become more complicated.

Inspired by the Spanish film “Sentimental,” the plot centers on neighbors gathering for an emotionally charged evening.

Secrets slowly rise to the surface. The tension keeps building.
Secrets slowly rise to the surface. The tension keeps building.

The movie explores buried emotions, personal conflict, and unexpected revelations between couples.

Wilde is directing and acting again. The project stays highly personal.
Wilde is directing and acting again. The project stays highly personal.

In addition to directing “The Invite,” Wilde is also set to appear in the film herself.

Her filmmaking style keeps evolving. Comedy and suspense remain connected.
Her filmmaking style keeps evolving. Comedy and suspense remain connected.

Wilde previously directed “Booksmart” and “Don’t Worry Darling,” blending humor with emotional tension.

The schedule around her stays busy. More projects are already lined up.
The schedule around her stays busy. More projects are already lined up.

Wilde is also attached to upcoming films, including “Naughty” and “Avengelyne.”

The cast arrives with fresh momentum. Each star brings recent success.
The cast arrives with fresh momentum. Each star brings recent success.

Rogen, Cruz, and Norton all enter the project following major recent releases and industry attention.

Edward Norton recently earned awards recognition. Penélope Cruz has another major role ahead too.
Edward Norton recently earned awards recognition. Penélope Cruz has another major role ahead too.

Norton received an Oscar nomination for “A Complete Unknown,” while Cruz is preparing for “The Bride.”

A simple dinner setup became something larger. Now the expectations are rising quickly.
A simple dinner setup became something larger. Now the expectations are rising quickly.

With Wilde directing and an acclaimed cast attached, “The Invite” is already drawing strong industry interest.