EXCLUSIVE: Like something out of a Hollywood plot, the mysterious envelope picked up by Don’t Worry Darling director and star Olivia Wilde during her CinemaCon presentation last night for the New Line movie were legal documents from Ted Lasso star Jason Sudeikis.It is our understanding that the manila envelope, marked personal and confidential, which was placed on stage, were custody papers from the Primetime Emmy winner.Separated since late 2020, Wilde and Sudeikis share two children.Though engaged, the couple never formally tied the knot.Deadline has reached out to reps for both Wilde and Sudeikis, and will update if we receive statements.While reps are quiet, what happened on Tuesday was a very loud display, at least figuratively.Last night during the Warner Bros.
CinemaCon session at the Caesars Palace The Colosseum, Wilde was briefly interrupted when an unidentified person approached from the front rows and slid a manila envelope across the front of the stage toward her. “This is for me?” Wilde asked.
She retrieved the envelope and opened it. However, like a pro, Wilde was not rattled by what must have been a shocker. With her personal life put suddenly on public display, the filmmaker continued addressing the audience of largely exhibitors about her project.
After the trailer for Don’t Worry Darling played, it was met with great applause. Initially, Deadline had heard last night that the contents of the envelope were an unsolicited script.
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