The story is rumored to center around Spider-Woman. Last month, she confirmed she's working with Sony to develop a film in the famous superhero universe with a lead female character. In addition to Don't Worry Darling, Wilde has another major directing project ahead: helming a Marvel film. This is just one of Wilde's upcoming films. "It was one of the best experiences I think I've had."Īside from Don't Worry Darling, the singer is also in talks to star in the film adaptation of My Policeman. "It was a lot of fun," he told Today of the filmmaking experience.
Styles, who starred as a young soldier, recalled being "nervous" for the gig, because it was "completely different" from performing in front of a stadium full of fans. Styles made his onscreen acting debut in Christopher Nolan's war film Dunkirk in 2017. The film was already a couple weeks into production when the temporary shutdown was put in place. Production will be paused for 14 weeks, which is the recommended length of quarantine, per safety guidelines. So far, no one else on the film has tested positive. The person who contracted the virus "is not a member of the principal cast but someone who was in close enough proximity to them that the shutdown was deemed necessary to find out if anyone else on the production has been exposed," Deadline added. The studio, New Line, confirmed the news and said the diagnosis became an occupational hazard, so filming was shut down immediately. Production paused after someone tested positive for COVID-19.ĭon't Worry Darling was on hold after a member of the production tested positive for coronavirus, Deadline reported on November 4. Gemma Chan ( Crazy Rich Asians, Captain Marvel ) were also added to the cast. KiKi Layne ( The Old Guard, If Beale Street Could Talk) joins the cast for role previously held by Dakota Johnson, who exited due to scheduling conflicts, according to Deadline. Johnson plays Pugh's neighbor who exhibits "strange, paranoid behavior and tries to warn Pugh that everything in their community is not what it seems."īrad Pitt and Harry Styles Will Not Be Costars Styles plays her doting husband who's hiding a "dark secret." Pine plays the revered leader of a mysterious, cult-like worksite. It’s very heightened and opulent, and I’m really grateful that he is so enthusiastic about that element of the process-some actors just don’t care." Harry Styles and Florence Pugh play a couple in a mysterious community.Īccording to Collider, Pugh plays an unhappy housewife who questions her sanity when strange things start happening in her community.
In a recent interview, the House star revealed, "I did a little victory dance when we heard that we officially had Harry in the film, because we knew that he has a real appreciation for fashion and style." Wilde continued, "And this movie is incredibly stylistic. You know, life is short, so hopefully you get a chance to make good art with people you really enjoy, and I've been really, really lucky in that regard." Olivia Wilde did a "victory dance" when Harry Styles joined the film.Īccording to People, Wilde was overjoyed when she learned that Styles would be joining her movie. He's off-the-charts cool." He continued, "It's a great cast. Couldn't be kinder, more gracious, I mean, really, I was stunned by this kid.
He's one of the most professional people I've ever met. Pine said, "Harry Styles is an absolute delight. He was also quick to sing Harry Styles's praises. Olivia is very clear about what she wants." The story is so compelling and so fun and so dark and twisted. While promoting Wonder Woman 1984, Chris Pine told Entertainment Tonight, "The aesthetic of the movie is beautiful. Chris Pine has only praise for his costar Harry Styles. Fans will be able to see Harry Styles and Florence Pugh together on the silver screen September 23, 2022. Here's everything else we know about the film.Īlongside releasing the first teaser trailer for Don't Worry Darling, Wilde also announced the official release date for the anticipated film. Production has already begun, but hit a temporary shutdown due to the coronavirus. Screenwriter Katie Silberman, who penned Booksmart (Wilde's directorial debut) and the Netflix rom-com Set It Up, wrote the screenplay, based on an original script by the Van Dyke brothers. Wilde herself has a supporting role, according to The Hollywood Reporter.ĭetails of the plot are still under wraps, but the film "is set in an isolated, utopian community in the 1950s California desert," per Deadline. The former One Direction member replaces Shia LaBeouf, who had to exit the project due to scheduling conflicts. The "Watermelon Sugar" singer has nabbed a role in the Olivia Wilde–helmed Don't Worry Darling, alongside Florence Pugh and Chris Pine, Deadline reported. Harry Styles is heading back to the big screen.