The Invite

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The Invite
Directed by Olivia Wilde
Screenplay by
Based on The People Upstairs
by Cesc Gay
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyAdam Newport-Berra
Edited by Yorgos Mavropsaridis
Production
companies
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Invite is an upcoming American comedy film directed by Olivia Wilde, and written by Rashida Jones and Will McCormack. It is an English language remake of the Spanish film The People Upstairs by Cesc Gay.

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Premise

A married couple experiencing a rough patch in their relationship find themselves invited by their neighbors to engage in their weekly orgies.

Cast

Production

It was announced in March 2021 that a remake of the 2020 Spanish film The People Upstairs was in development from producer David Permut. [1] In March 2022, Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris were hired to direct the film, with Rashida Jones and Will McCormack set to write the screenplay. [2] In May 2023, retitled The Invite, Amy Adams, Paul Rudd and Tessa Thompson were cast to star. [3] Development went dormant until April 2025, when it was announced Olivia Wilde was now directing, with herself, Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton cast to star. Filming began in Los Angeles. [4] On May 22, 2025, it was reported that filming took place in San Francisco on Tuesday and Wednesday of that week, specifically at A.P. Giannini Middle School, a BART train from Glen Park station to Balboa Park station, Make-Out Room, Castro Farmers' Market, and Molinari Delicatessen. [5]

References

  1. ↑ Grater, Tom (March 2, 2021). "English-Language Remake Of Spanish Hit Comedy The People Upstairs In The Works From Hacksaw Ridge Producer David Permut". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  2. ↑ Fleming, Mike Jr. (March 14, 2022). "Jonathan Dayton & Valerie Faris To Helm FilmNation Remake The People Upstairs; Rashida Jones & Will McCormack Scripting". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  3. ↑ Grobar, Matt (May 3, 2023). "Amy Adams, Paul Rudd & Tessa Thompson Set For Jonathan Dayton & Valerie Faris' FilmNation Comedy The Invite". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  4. ↑ Lang, Brent (April 23, 2025). "Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton to Star in Olivia Wilde's Date Night Comedy The Invite (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved April 23, 2025.
  5. ↑ Karoff, Timothy (May 22, 2025). "Here's where in San Francisco the Olivia Wilde and Seth Rogen movie shot this week". SFGate . Retrieved May 23, 2025.
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