Florence Pugh and Olivia Wilde at the 'Don't Worry Darling' Venice Ovation

Florence Pugh and Olivia Wilde kept their distance at the world premiere of the drama "Don't Worry Daring" at the Venice Film Festival on Monday night, almost as if they weren't in the same film together. Pugh had missed the film's press conference earlier in the day. When the film received a 4-minute standing ovation in Venice, a tearful Pugh - who was sitting several seats away from Wilde - completely backed away from her director, as she faced (and danced with) her colleague.

 In Venice, the film appeared to be well received. The audience applauded during one of the more dramatic scenes, and the ovation would have lasted longer if Pugh hadn't made her way to the exit about three minutes after the applause, prompting the rest of the cast - including Wilde - to follow her. During the standing ovation, Harry Styles and Kroll exchanged a quick kiss on the lips.

 "Don't Worry Darling" is Wilde's second directorial effort and the follow-up to his breakthrough film "Booksmart." Pugh and Styles play a newlywed couple living in Victory, a charming experimental utopia. Pugh's character becomes increasingly suspicious that her husband's exuberant company, which is working on a top-secret project that promises to change the world, maybe concealing troubling secrets. Then everything goes to hell. A report from Gossip media news also ensures this. 

The screenplay was written by Katie Silberman, the author of "Booksmart." Due to social media rumours that Wilde and Pugh had a falling out on set, the drama followed "Don't Worry Darling" to Venice. Pugh was unable to attend the film's press conference due to filming obligations for the "Dune" sequel, but she arrived in Venice in time to walk the red carpet for the world premiere. Any possibility of carpet embarrassment was meticulously planned for by the festival and Warner Bros. 

Discovery, gave the film's main cast a healthy window between each of their red carpet appearances, avoiding any drama. Wilde was the first to walk the red carpet, followed by Styles and Pugh. Styles, whose pale blue suit was surprisingly understated for the singer-actor, was acutely aware of the screams of fans, many of whom had been queuing outside the Great Room since the early hours of the morning. 

Pugh made her spectacular entrance in a sparkly, off-the-shoulder jumpsuit, smiling for the cameras and attracting the attention of enthusiastic fans, while the "As It Was" singer was busy signing autographs up and down the red carpet. Pugh, like Styles, took advantage of the opportunity to greet and hug fans as well as pose for selfies. She warmly hugged festival director Alberto Barbera at one point, stating that it was her first time attending the festival. She also gave producer Miri Yoon of "Don't Worry, Darling" a long hug. In the interim, the stars became part of the larger Warner Bros. team. Gemma Chan, Chris Pine, and Nick Kroll star in Discovery. 

However, with the exception of a photo of the cast with Wilde, the trio of Pugh, Wilde, and Styles were kept apart on the red carpet, surrounded at all times by their representatives or other actors (Marisa Tomei gave Styles a particularly warm welcome). When asked to "clear the air" about the rumours, Wilde said earlier in the day at a press conference in Venice, "Florence is a force.

" "We are overjoyed that she is able to do this tonight." [for the red carpet] despite being in the middle of filming for 'Dune.' As a director, I understand how upsetting it is to lose an actor even for a day, so I am grateful to her and ['Dune' director Denis Villeneuve] for assisting us. And let us honour her efforts tonight. I can't express how grateful I am to have you as our leader. She's incredible."

 "As for all the endless tabloid gossip and all the noise out there," Wilde continued, "the internet feeds itself." I don't feel compelled to contribute; I believe it is adequately nourished." "Don't Worry, Darling" received mixed reviews, with Variety film critic Owen Gleiberman describing it as "more flashy than convincing," with an "overly telegraphed and heavy-handed conspiracy plot." Pugh received the most praise from Gleiberman. and Styles, who wrote that the former "holds the film's centre with an eagerness that melts in the eye of a cautious detective.

" Meanwhile, Styles has "a healthy wit that distinguishes him as a natural screen actor." "Don't Worry, Darling" debuted outside of the competition. Warner Bros. frequently brings one of its big Oscar season titles to Venice, such as Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga's "A Star Is Born" (an out-of-competition debut, which ended up with eight Oscar nominations, including best picture, and a win for original song) and Joaquin Phoenix's "Joker" (title of the contest that won the Golden Lion, earned 11 Oscar nominations and won two awards for actor and score. original soundtrack). 

It remains to be seen whether "Don't Worry, Darling" will continue with Warner Bros.' Oscar festival success. Wilde stated earlier this year at CinemaCon that "Don't Worry Darling" was inspired by psychosexual thrillers such as "Fatal Attraction" and "Indecent Proposal." The director also cited "Inception," "The Matrix," and "The Truman Show" as influences, calling the film "a love letter to films that push the boundaries of our imagination." "Don't Worry, Darling" will be released in theatres on September 23rd by Warner Bros.