I Want Your Sex (film)

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I Want Your Sex
Directed by Gregg Araki
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CinematographyTucker Korte
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CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

I Want Your Sex is an upcoming American erotic thriller film directed by Gregg Araki and co-written by Karley Sciortino. It stars Olivia Wilde, Cooper Hoffman, Charli XCX, Daveed Diggs, Mason Gooding, Chase Sui Wonders, Johnny Knoxville, Margaret Cho and Roxane Mesquida. Filming took place during October 2024 in Los Angeles.

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Premise

Elliot (Hoffman) lands a job for renowned and provocative artist Erika Tracy (Wilde). His fantasies come true as Erika hires him to become her sexual muse.

Cast

Production

In May 2024, it was reported that a thriller film directed by Gregg Araki and co-written by Karley Sciortino titled I Want Your Sex was in development, with Olivia Wilde cast in the lead role. [1] In August, Cooper Hoffman joined the cast as Elliot and Charli XCX joined in an undisclosed role. [2] [3] In late October, Daveed Diggs, Mason Gooding, Chase Sui Wonders, Johnny Knoxville and Margaret Cho joined the cast. [4] In November, Roxane Mesquida revealed that she joined the film. [5]

Filming

Principal photography began on October 2, 2024, in Los Angeles. [2] [6] Filming wrapped on October 27. [4]

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References

  1. Grobar, Matt (May 9, 2024). "Olivia Wilde, Gregg Araki Team On Black Bear Thriller 'I Want Your Sex'". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  2. 1 2 Ritman, Alex (August 27, 2024). "'Licorice Pizza' Breakout Cooper Hoffman to Play Olivia Wilde's Sexual Muse in 'I Want Your Sex' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  3. Grobar, Matt (August 30, 2024). "Charli xcx Joins Olivia Wilde, Cooper Hoffman In Gregg Araki's Thriller 'I Want Your Sex' For Black Bear". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  4. 1 2 Grobar, Matt (October 28, 2024). "Daveed Diggs, Mason Gooding, Chase Sui Wonders, Johnny Knoxville & Margaret Cho Round Out Cast Of Gregg Araki's 'I Want Your Sex' For Black Bear". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved October 28, 2024.
  5. @Roxane_Mesquida (November 17, 2024). "😊😊😊" (Tweet) via Twitter.
  6. @ArchiveWilde (October 2, 2024). "I Want Your Sex has officially begun filming!" (Tweet) via Twitter.