What Olivia Wilde has said about Auteur theory
1 quote · 1 episode · Nov 14, 2026
Olivia Wilde, Director of Don't Worry Darling, in which Kroll acted, has been quoted on Auteur theory once in 1 episode of The Daily, most recently on November 14, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
In their words
Wilde argued that the heroic auteur narrative discourages people from directing, since filmmaking is entirely collective.
“I think there's a problem with the hero narrative around directing when it comes to auteurs. Because I think it stops a lot of people from trying to direct”
The Daily: Olivia Wilde Hit Bottom. Here's How She Bounced Back. (Nov 14, 2026) · Listen from 45:32
Episodes
Olivia Wilde Hit Bottom. Here's How She Bounced Back.The Daily · Nov 14, 2026 · 51 min
David Marchese interviews Olivia Wilde about The Invite, turning 40, divorce and co-parenting, the Don't Worry Darling tabloid storm, regret, and directing.
Olivia Wilde on other topics
- The Invite (film) · 5 quotes
- Don't Worry Darling · 4 quotes
- Casting and auditions · 4 quotes
- Fame · 2 quotes
- Co-parenting · 2 quotes
- Aging · 2 quotes
- Booksmart · 2 quotes
- Film rehearsal and workshopping · 2 quotes