Hollywood Comes Out for LA Premiere of Opus with Ayo Edebiri, Juliette Lewis, John Malkovich & More

February 20, 2025 3 Min Read

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The Los Angeles premiere of Opus took place last night, drawing an impressive crowd of celebrities and industry insiders to the iconic Egyptian Theatre. Writer and director Mark Anthony Green celebrated his feature debut with a captivating thriller that promises to explore the darker side of music fandom.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 19: (L-R) John Malkovich, Juliette Lewis, Ayo Edebiri, Aspen Martinez, Amber Midthunder, Stephanie Suganami and writer/director/producer Mark Anthony Green at the Los Angeles Premiere of A24’s “Opus” at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/A24 via Getty Images)

Stars of the film, including Ayo Edebiri, John Malkovich, Juliette Lewis, Stephanie Suganami, and Amber Midthunder, graced the red carpet, showcasing their excitement for the film’s release. Edebiri, known for her standout performances in The Bear and Abbott Elementary, is set to shine in her role as Ariel, an ambitious journalist who discovers dark secrets while spending time with a reclusive pop star, played by Malkovich.

The premiere was not only a celebration of the film but also a gathering of notable attendees from the music and entertainment industries. Among the high-profile guests were Usher, Jhene Aiko, Steve Lacy, Omar Apollo, and Snoh Allegra, all of whom added to the electric atmosphere of the evening.

While speaking with Mark Anthony Green, he expanded on his inspiration for creating the film, drawing from Michael Jackson’s reflections on the world today and humanity.

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Other attendees included Rico Nasty, Ron Perlman, Simon Rex, Blondshell, Dewayne Perkins, Chxrry22, Tia Nomore, Kilo Kish, Kitty Cash, Tunde Adebimpe, Calvin Seabrooks, Vagabon, Liv Hewson, Dree Hemingway, Corey Strokes, Aurora James, Tamera Tomakili, Veneda Carter, Roze Traore, Acyde, and many more.

Check out our fun carpet moments here:

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 19: John Malkovich (L) and writer/director/producer Mark Anthony Greenat the Los Angeles Premiere of A24’s “Opus” at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/A24 via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 19: John Malkovich at the Los Angeles Premiere of A24’s “Opus” at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/A24 via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 19: John Malkovich (L) and Ayo Edebiri at the Los Angeles Premiere of A24’s “Opus” at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/A24 via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 19: Rico Nasty at the Los Angeles Premiere of A24’s “Opus” at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on February 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/A24 via Getty Images)