The cast and creators of Opus welcomed an excited audience to the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood, Calif. on Wednesday night (Feb. 19) to immerse themselves in the weird thriller. The film, which initially premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, is directed and written by Mark Anthony Green and stars Ayo Edibiri, John Malkovich, Juliette Lewis, Murray Bartlett, and more. It also features original music from The-Dream and Nile Rodgers.
Edibiri leads as a journalist who is invited to the remote compound of a legendary pop star (John Malkovich), who mysteriously disappeared 30 years ago.
“You know Mark Anthony who directed the film was a journalist at GQ for a long time, so we would sit down and have conversations,” she explained to VIBE of drawing inspiration for the role, continuing to detail how she had conversations with her friends who work as longtime journalists. “I reread a lot of celebrity profiles, that’s an art form in itself. I really love the celebrity profiles of the 1990s and early 2000s before celebrities were as accessible as they are now.”
In the film, once Edibiri’s character reaches her destination, she is surrounded by the star’s cult of sycophants and intoxicated journalists, finding herself in the middle of his twisted plan.
“Opus is a film about tribalism and if tribalism passed entertainment,” explained Green. “The great thing about being an artist is you don’t have to have the answers, you just got to make something provocative enough for people to ask good questions… I’ll keep making weird movies.”
Opus is set to be released in theaters nationwide on March 14. Take a look at the trailer for Opus above and check out pics from the Los Angeles premiere below.
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Los Angeles Premiere Of A24’s “Opus”
Image Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images Writer/director/producer Mark Anthony Green (L) and at the Los Angeles Premiere of A24’s “Opus” at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere
Image Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images Rico Nasty at A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere
Image Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images Taylor Rooks at A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere
Image Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images Mark Anthony Green and a guest at A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere
Image Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images Mark Anthony Green, guest at A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere
Image Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images Kitty Ca$h at A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere
Image Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images John Malkovich, Ayo Edebiri at A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere
Image Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images Kilo Kish at A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere
Image Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images Rico Nasty at A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere
Image Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images Amber Midthunder at A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere
Image Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images Tamera Tomakili at A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere
Image Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images Ayo Edebiri at A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere
Image Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images Kilo Kish at A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere
Image Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images Simon Rex, Maia Kai at A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere
Image Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images Vagabon at A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere
Image Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images Taylor Rooks at A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere
Image Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images Rico Nasty at A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere
Image Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images Roze Traore at A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere
Image Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images Tia Nomore at A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere
Image Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images Dewayne Perkins at A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere
Image Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images Chxrry22 at A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere
Image Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images Kitty Ca$h at A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere
Image Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images Steve Lacy at A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere
Image Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images John Malkovich, Juliette Lewis, Ayo Edebiri, Stephanie Suganami at A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere
Image Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images Tia Nomore at A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere
Image Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images Steve Lacy at A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere
Image Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images Juliette Lewis, Mark Anthony Green, Ayo Edebiri, Stephanie Suganami, John Malkovich at A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere
Image Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images Omar Apollo at A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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Los Angeles Premiere Of A24’s “OPUS” – Arrivals
Image Credit: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images Ayo Edebiri and Juliette Lewis attend the Los Angeles Premiere of A24’s “OPUS” at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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Los Angeles Premiere Of A24’s “OPUS” – Arrivals
Image Credit: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images Omar Apollo attends the Los Angeles Premiere of A24’s “OPUS” at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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Los Angeles Premiere Of A24’s “OPUS” – Arrivals
Image Credit: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images Tommy Maddox-Upshaw and guest attend the Los Angeles Premiere of A24’s “OPUS” at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere
Image Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images John Malkovich at A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere
Image Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images Ayo Edebiri at A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere
Image Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images Aurora James at A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere
Image Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images Ayo Edebiri at A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere
Image Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images Mark Anthony Green at A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere
Image Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images Kilo Kish at A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere
Image Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images Ayo Edebiri at A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere
Image Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images Ayo Edebiri at A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere
Image Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images Calvin Seabrooks at A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere
Image Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images Mark Anthony Green at A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere
Image Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images Juliette Lewis at A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere
Image Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images Ayo Edebiri at A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California
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A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere
Image Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images Calvin Seabrooks at A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere
Image Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images Ayo Edebiri at A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere
Image Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images John Malkovich, Juliette Lewis, Ayo Edebiri, Aspen Martinez, Amber Midthunder, Stephanie Suganami, Mark Anthony Green at A24’s “Opus” Los Angeles Premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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