Olivia Wilde, Cooper Hoffman, and Chase Sui Wonders gathered in Los Angeles on July 28, 2026, for the premiere of director Gregg Araki’s new film I Want Your Sex. Wilde highlighted the creative freedom of her lead dominatrix role during the DGA Theater Complex event ahead of the movie’s wide release.
Gregg Araki Brings I Want Your Sex to the DGA Theater Complex
The cultural calendar in Los Angeles drew a notable crowd as director Gregg Araki unveiled his latest cinematic project. Held at the DGA Theater Complex, the premiere of I Want Your Sex brought together an eclectic mix of actors, filmmakers, and cultural figures on July 28, 2026. The red carpet featured a high-profile roster including Olivia Wilde, Cooper Hoffman, Chase Sui Wonders, and Daveed Diggs, alongside Emily Ting and Johnny Knoxville, Margaret Cho, Mason Gooding, Tyler Posey and Phem, Jeremy Scott, Gigi Gorgeous, Kelli Berglund, Sasheer Zamata, Ike Barinholtz, Katy Nishimoto and Cameron Esposito, and Karley Sciortino.
Written by longtime Vogue sex columnist Karley Sciortino, the movie centers on a provocative May-December romance that explores contemporary dynamics of desire and power.
Olivia Wilde on Portraying Erika Tracy and the Power of Costuming
At the center of the film’s narrative is Erika Tracy, portrayed by Wilde, who dates her much younger assistant Elliot, portrayed by Cooper Hoffman. Speaking with Variety at the premiere, Wilde spoke about her role and reflected on the appeal of stepping into a complex persona.
“I was just so excited by the fearlessness of it. It was incredible, so liberating, so fun,”
Olivia Wilde
When the interviewer asked if she “felt powerful” walking onto the set in one of the outfits, the 42-year-old revealed that Madonna’s stylist, Arianne Phillips, designed her wardrobe. Wilde stated, “I am very grateful she came on to this movie because she created Erika. I mean, those outfits were unbelievable. We had 30 changes or more, and every single one, I felt so powerful. I mean, it was the least amount of clothing I’ve worn on a set, but the most powerful [I’ve felt],” shared the filmmaker.
Navigating Double Standards On and Off Screen
Discussing her upcoming dominatrix role prior to its release during an appearance on The Run-Through with Vogue podcast, Wilde drew a direct line between her character’s experiences and broader societal norms.
When asked whether she pulled from her own life for the part, the Tron: Legacy actress said, “I think that experiencing the double standards firsthand has been fascinating from an anthropological standpoint. And it is so much more egregious than I think I ever really thought. People have such a double standard about what we allow women to do in this world when it comes to romance.” The actress-director described the overall experience as freeing both creatively and personally.
From Red Carpet to Nationwide Release
With a cast bridging established talent like Wilde, Johnny Knoxville, and Margaret Cho with rising stars like Hoffman, Chase Sui Wonders, and Mason Gooding, the project blends distinct generational energies.
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