The Invitation: Nathalie Emmanuel and Thomas Doherty on Filming the Dinner Scene

From director Jessica M. Thompson and writer Blair Butler, The Invitation follows the story of a struggling artist named Evie (Nathalie Emmanuel) who finds herself looking for family and connection after the recent death of her mother. After taking a mail-in DNA test, she's surprised by some unexpected results - and when her long-lost cousin Oliver (Hugh Skinner) invites her overseas to attend a wedding in an effort to introduce her to more extended family, Evie reluctantly agrees, finding herself at a lavish manor in the English countryside owned by a very handsome and mysterious host in Walter (Thomas Doherty). As the wedding draws nearer, strange things begin to happen around the mansion - and Evie is torn between a potential new romance with Walter and hidden horrors that may be lurking in not only the house's depths but her family's ancient history. The movie also stars Stephanie Corneliussen as Viktoria, Alana Boden as Lucy, Courtney Taylor as Grace, and Sean Pertwee as Mr. Fields.
Ahead of the film's theatrical release this week, Collider had the opportunity to speak with co-stars Emmanuel and Doherty about working on this modern-day Gothic horror film. Over the course of the interview, which you can either watch above or read below, the duo spoke about the complexities of Evie and Walter's relationship, what initially drew Emmanuel to her role, and why Doherty enjoyed playing the layered aspects of Walter's personality. They also discussed what it was like to film the dinner scene - and who Emmanuel had on-set for that moment.
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[@mynamenotgiven5717]

Underrated and the chemistry!!

[@chasehedges6775]

The cast for this movie looks exemplary.

[@mynamenotgiven5717]

Yes!!

[@lenhlegcinilenxumalo7174]

Thomas Dorhety was in the skies 😭🤣🤣

[@chasehedges6775]

This movie looks interesting and Nathalie Emmanuel is a good actress.

[@rosiealmy3388]

really a thriller movie, very exciting...but in the end it becomes corny

[@Clocksangel]

Watching Thomas do this interview is like watching the footballer from the fith element do an interview 😂

[@Clocksangel]

High as a kite.

[@andreasmith3638]

Was he high?

[@darlastanko2785]

Omg he has elves ears.

[@rosiealmy3388]

why did he talk like that, he looks high lol

[@bootypookie]

Really? I thought he seemed pretty charismatic. Like the way he smiles and looks at people is just omg

[@patriciamorones4821]

Thomas seems zooted 🫠🥦🚬 LOL OR maybe he’s just really really tired 😅

[@mynamenotgiven5717]

Yummy