Trailer released for "Don't Worry Darling" with Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles 1:01
(CNN) --
Olivia Wilde's new film "Don't Worry Darling" took center stage at the Venice Film Festival on Monday.
During a press conference about the thriller, Wilde, who directs and appears in the film in a supporting role, was asked about the project's star Florence Pugh.
Pugh was absent from the press conference due to filming commitments she had on "Dune: Part Two," but she was scheduled to attend the premiere screening of "Don't Worry Darling" at the festival on Monday night. night.
Nick Kroll, Florence Pugh, Chris Pine, Olivia Wilde, Sydney Chandler, Harry Styles and Gemma Chan attend the 'Don't Worry Darling' Red Carpet at the 79th Venice International Film Festival on September 05, 2022 in Venice , Italy.
(Photo by Kate Green/Getty Images)
"Florence is a force," Wilde said.
“We are very grateful that she can come tonight despite being in the production of 'Dune.'
I know how disruptive it is to lose an actor even for a day, so I'm very, very grateful to Denis Villeneuve (director of 'Dune: Part Two') for helping us, and we're really excited that we can celebrate his work. tonight".
Wilde added, "I can't express how honored I am to have her as our lead. She's amazing in the movie."
The principal was asked about reports that she and Pugh had gotten into a fight.
"As for all the endless tabloid gossip and all the noise out there, I mean, the internet feeds on itself," Wilde said.
"I don't feel the need to contribute. I think he's well fed enough."
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A press conference moderator redirected the conversation when a reporter asked Wilde a question about actor Shia LaBeof, who was originally cast to play opposite Pugh in a role that ended up going to singer-actor Harry Styles, saying: "I think the question has been answered."
Director Olivia Wilde poses for photographers upon arrival at the photo call for the film 'Don't Worry Darling' during the 79th Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Monday, September 5, 2022.
LaBeof recently pushed back against reports that he was fired from the project.
He said he left the film because he didn't feel the actors had enough time to rehearse, according to a report in Variety.
"Don't Worry Darling" also stars Gemma Chan and Chris Pine.
Styles, who is currently performing on a world tour, was asked about his future plans for appearing on screen.
The "As It Was" singer said he takes life "day by day."
"Making music is a very personal thing and there are aspects of acting where you draw from experience, but for the most part you're trying to play someone else," Styles said.
"That's what I find the most fun."
"Don't Worry Darling" is distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, owned by CNN's parent company.
The film premiered this Monday night in Venice and will debut in theaters on September 23.
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