If you're a fan of Harry Styles or Florence Pugh, you're probably itching to watch their upcoming film, Don't Worry Darling (which is directed by Hollywood hitmaker and Harry's current partner, Olivia Wilde). The highly-anticipated psychological thriller is quite the change from Olivia's last film, Booksmart, which is a teen comedy that follows two seniors making their final high school memories. Don't Worry Darling is set in the 1950s California desert and takes place in an isolated, utopian community.
So, if you're looking to find everything out about the movie before it drops, you've come to the right place. Here are all the details we know about the psychological thriller so far, from its release date to cast members and more.
Are there any Don't Worry Darling clips?
Yes! Following Harry's global cover for Rolling Stone, the outlet released a never-before-seen clip from Don't Worry Darling on Instagram Reels. It seems like there's a lot at stake for the film's protagonist (Florence Pugh) and her partner (Harry). Watch the full clip here.
What songs will be on the Don't Worry Darling soundtrack?
While the official soundtrack tracklist has yet to be revealed, the film's director Olivia Wilde revealed to Variety that the film's lead (and our fave) Harry Styles offered to write a new song for the film. According to Olivia said, "Harry called me and said, 'What's the trigger song? Like, what's the melody?' I said, 'I don’t know. I’m going to different writers to write it. Do you have anything in mind?' And he said, 'I'll think about it."
It didn't take Harry too long to come up with a concept for the song, either. "Five minutes later, he sent me a demo from his piano, and it was what ended up in the film," she added. "He called me and said, 'What about this?' And I was like, Yeah, that's it. That's it. And that's really insane that you did that in five minutes." Harry told the outlet that he "wanted something that could be both sweet and creepy, entirely dependent on the content." The Harry's House singer continued, "I remember first playing it on the piano, and it had a sort of homemade nursery rhyme feel to it." For Harry, the song is can be used interchangeably. "Applied to the different moments in the film, I think it takes on a couple of different lives — I hope."
Is there a trailer?
There are not one but TWO trailers for Don't Worry Darling out now. We are a little over two months away from the film's theatrical release, and judging by this chilling second peek, secrets, lies, and deception take starring roles in this thriller. Check it out below.
Back in April, director Olivia Wilde revealed the full trailer exclusively to audiences at CinemaCon, and according to Variety, the filmmaker shared that the movie is "a love letter to movies that push the boundaries of our imagination." As of May 2, the first official trailer was officially released to the rest of the world.
"I want you to imagine a life where you have everything you could want. Not just material, tangible things… like a beautiful house, perfect weather and gorgeous cars. But also the things that really matter, like true love or the perfect partner or real trusted friendships and a purpose that feels meaningful," she continued. "What would it take for you to give up that life, that perfect life. What are you really willing to sacrifice to do what’s right? Are you willing to dismantle the system that’s designed to serve you?"
Variety also revealed some intriguing details about the trailer. According to outlet, the clip opens with Harry and Florence's characters cuddling up in bed, an idyllic picture of a happy husband and wife. But the footage soon dives into the dark side of their marriage as Florence's character grows suspicious of her husband's involvement in a program called the Victory Project. At one point in the trailer she says, "I don’t trust him, and I don’t want to be here anymore." Variety reports that other scenes were *very* steamy, and involved Harry and Florence's characters hooking up in various locations around the house.
ICYMI, Olivia posted a 10-second teaser on Instagram back in September 2021. In it, we see Florence Pugh looking fabulous in a vintage beehive hairstyle before she and Harry share a steamy kiss.
The clip is set to Florence Pugh's singing, and to be honest, the Internet has lost any and all ability to chill. Although fans have been waiting months for these 10 seconds, the clip's going to have to hold them over till we get more insight on the film.
Are there any photos from Don't Worry Darling?
There are only a few photos so far, but don't worry (darling) because they are everything. The shots show Florence trying to escape the "utopia" in the film as well as Chris Pine and Olivia Wilde getting acquainted.
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One close-up shot — which became the official poster for the film — shows Harry and Florence snuggled up close to one another in bed, gazing into each other's eyes in, presumably, the morning light.
When Does Don't Worry Darling come out?
According to the teaser Olivia posted, Don't Worry Darling hits theaters on Friday, September 23, 2022. It's still a couple months away, but at least that gives fans time to mentally prepare for seeing Harry and Florence on the silver screen together.
Ahead of its theatrical release, the film will make its world debut at the 2022 Venice Film Festival, which takes place from August 31 to September 10, per Deadline. The outlet reported that Olivia, Florence, Harry, Gemma Chan, and Chris Pine will all walk the red carpet and we already cannot wait to see these fashion looks.
Who's cast in the movie?
Directed by actress Olivia Wilde, Don't Worry Darling has fans in a frenzy with its all-star cast, including:
- Harry Styles
- Florence Pugh
- Gemma Chan
- Chris Pine
- Nick Kroll
- Sydney Chandler
- Douglas Smith
- Kate Berlant
- Asif Ali
So, you mean to tell me that Fine Line singer Harry Styles, Black Widow's sidekick Yelena Bolova, and Nicholas from The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement are in the same movie? I think we can all agree that this is a very interesting mix of talent.
According to a report by Deadline, Harry actually replaced Shia LeBeouf, who had to drop the film due to a scheduling conflict.
What is Don't Worry Darling about?
We know that the thriller is set in the 1950s California desert, and in September 2021, IndieWire published a brief synopsis:
A 1950s housewife living with her husband in a utopian experimental community begins to worry that his glamorous company may be hiding disturbing secrets.
Of course, the trailer dived into some more details of the film, such as the hidden project Harry's character is a part of. Honestly, I'm all for the drama that may ensue in the utopian community, and can't wait to see what other surprises Don't Worry Darling may bring.
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