
Then, while promoting the film, Wilde was publicly served custody papers onstage, amidst her ongoing split from ex Jason Sudeikis. Styles initially came on board as a replacement for Shia LaBeouf, who either quit or was fired from the project, depending on whom you ask. Don’t Worry Darling is his first leading role.ĭespite the positive buzz over the film, there has also been controversy. There is also an interest in Styles, a former British boyband member who wrangled his way into minor roles in a handful of blockbuster films. Wilde herself makes an appearance as Pugh’s character’s best friend. The star-studded cast includes Chris Pine, Gemma Chan, KiKi Layne and Nick Kroll.

Over the past few months, hype has been building for the film, which stars Wilde’s boyfriend Harry Styles and Black Widow’s Florence Pugh as a married couple who move into a dystopian neighbourhood. Variety is very excited for theatres to be back and for everyone to see Don’t Worry Darling.” Variety’s co-editor-in-chief Ramin Setoodeh was quoted as saying: “We couldn’t think of a better subject than Olivia. Wilde also graces the cover of Variety magazine’s Venice issue, the first dedicated edition released by the publication.

ON Sunday night, actress and director Olivia Wilde was the guest of honour at a special cocktail party hosted by Variety in Venice, Italy, ahead of the premiere of her highly-anticipated psychological thriller Don’t Worry Darling.
