Olivia Wilde's 'The Invite' surpasses 100,000 viewers in Brazil

Olivia Wilde directed the comedy‑drama *The Invite*, starring Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton. Distributed by O2 Play, the film has been shown in cinemas worldwide and, within weeks of its release, attracted more than 100,000 movie‑goers in Brazil, placing it among the country’s top‑performing titles despite competition from major blockbusters. Critics have praised the movie’s blend of humor and relationship insight, highlighting Cruz’s performance as a sexual therapist and the chemistry of the four leads. Wilde has repeatedly argued that the film belongs in theatres, noting that collective audience reactions amplify both the comedy and the tension.

In the United States, Rogen discussed a behind‑the‑scenes moment on *Jimmy Kimmel Live!*, saying he kept thanking Cruz during an improvised intimate scene. Co‑host Ike Barinholtz joked about Cruz’s real‑life husband Javier Bardem, while Wilde reportedly asked Rogen why he kept expressing gratitude.