Walton Goggins says that while it took a second, he and director-slash-spouse Nadia Conners found their footing when collaborating for the very first time on The Uninvited.
"To collaborate with your spouse, I had never done that before. I sought some counsel from other friends that are are regular collaborators with their significant other," Goggins tells GamesRadar+. "And both Nadia and I are Scorpios, separated really by two days. You know, she's November. I'm November. We are both omegas, I suppose. Or if I'm an omega, she's definitely an alpha."
"Early on in the process - even when she was bouncing ideas off of me about the film version of this because it started off as a play - we very quickly had to put our own history aside and compartmentalize that aspect of our relationship and as two artists that are collaborating on a journey that haven't been together for twenty years and are not parents of a fucking 14 year old child."
The Uninvited is written and directed by Conners in her feature film debut - and it's loosely based on a true story that happened one night at Goggins' and Conners' Hollywood home.
The comedy-drama revolves around retired actress and reluctant homemaker Rose (Elizabeth Reaser) and her intense agent husband Sammy (Goggins) as they attempt to throw a lavish house party for Sammy's biggest client (Rufus Sewell). Things don't go according to plan, however, when a confused, elderly woman (Lois Smith) shows up in their driveway and has no real way of getting home. The film is a meditation on regret - and is an emotional watch. Pedro Pascal and Eve de Dominici also star.
Added Goggins: "It was difficult - the first couple of days finding the right lane. But we did find it, and I just respect her so much and love her so much."
The Uninvited hits cinemas in the UK on May 9. You can find the complete list of theaters and showtimes here. For more, check out our list of the most exciting upcoming movies in 2025 and beyond.
