Natalie Portman and Alexander Skarsgård Premiere Films at Sundance Festival
The Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, showcased a vibrant array of films, featuring notable premieres by Natalie Portman and Alexander Skarsgård.
Natalie Portman and Alexander Skarsgård Premiere Films at Sundance Festival
This year’s festival continued a strong comedic streak with the debut of two films: “The Gallerist” starring Natalie Portman and “The Invite,” directed by Olivia Wilde.
World Premiere Highlights
- The Invite: Directed by Olivia Wilde, this film explores the complexities of a crumbling marriage. It features Wilde alongside Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton.
- The Gallerist: Portman stars as Polina Polinski, an art gallerist in Miami, supported by her assistant played by Jenna Ortega. The plot humorously involves the sale of a dead body.
Both films garnered attention and positive receptions from the audience. “The Invite” premiered at the Eccles Theater and was praised with a standing ovation. Wilde noted that many standout moments were created through improvisation among the cast.
Film Details
Film specifics include:
| Film Title | Director | Stars | Premiere Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Invite | Olivia Wilde | Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, Edward Norton | Eccles Theater |
| The Gallerist | Cathy Yan | Natalie Portman, Jenna Ortega | Eccles Theater |
Wilde expressed her delight in filming “The Invite,” stating that shooting in sequence was a unique and liberating experience. “I think there’s a seven-hour movie that you would have liked,” she added, hinting at the improvisational elements during production.
Cathy Yan described “The Gallerist” as an original and appealing concept. Portman humorously responded to a question about her motivation for taking on the role by saying, “I’ve never tried to sell a dead body before.”
Additional Premieres
The festival also featured “Wicker,” showcasing Olivia Colman as a sardonic fisherwoman alongside Alexander Skarsgård, who plays a basket weaver. Notable actors such as Zach Galifianakis, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Sterling K. Brown, and Daniel Brühl are also part of the festival lineup.
The Sundance Film Festival runs through February 1, offering filmmakers a chance to secure distribution for their projects.
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