Overview
- A24 and Focus Features are leading negotiations as Warner Bros.’ newly formed specialty label enters the competition, according to the latest reports.
- Offers are reportedly north of $12 million with no distribution deal finalized at this time.
- Early suitors that circled or bid included Netflix, Searchlight, NEON and Black Bear, reflecting broad interest following the premiere.
- The Invite stars Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen, Edward Norton and Penélope Cruz in an English-language remake written by Rashida Jones and Will McCormack.
- Wilde developed the film through workshops and rehearsal and shot largely in sequence, as coverage also notes NEON is in exclusive talks for the horror title Leviticus for about $5 million excluding Australia and New Zealand.