In a series of unorthodox collaborations, actors Seth Rogen and Olivia Wilde have found their niche in delivering raw, abrasive performances. After exchanging playful notes about "screaming at each other" on the set of "The Invite," the duo has expanded their partnership with a nationwide release on July 10. In this chamber dramedy, they portray a couple on the brink, while in an earlier collaboration on "The Studio," Wilde plays a satirical version of herself as a maniacal director. The actors share a mutual respect for each other's fearlessness, having first crossed paths over 20 years ago during a table read for Judd Apatow's comedy "Knocked Up." Although Wilde did not land the role then, their recent projects suggest that they may have found the perfect pairing in roles that challenge traditional romantic comedy norms. In "The Invite," tension simmers between Rogen and Wilde as their neighbors stir up an evening of revelations and conflict over dinner. The actors discuss their persuasive tactics to secure Wilde's participation, studio productions, and the importance of not taking casting decisions personally in a candid interview with The Associated Press.