19 Olivia Wilde Movies and TV Shows to Have on Your Radar

“The O.C.” follows Ryan Atwood, whose life does a complete 180 when he’s taken in by one of the richest families in Newport Beach, CA. He begins attending The Harbor School, where he meets the Core Four. The drama series ran from 2003 to 2007. In season two, Wilde plays Alex Kelly, a 17-year-old transplant. Alex, who doesn’t go to high school but works at The Bait Shop, has short-lived relationships with both Seth and Marissa.

Johnny Truelove and his dad, Sonny, run a prosperous business. The only issue is selling drugs is illegal. When a threatening customer leaves Johnny high and dry, he enlists the help of his best friend, Frankie, to kidnap the person’s brother as collateral. Wilde portrays Johnny’s girlfriend (and accomplice), Angela Holden.

A picturesque vacation among friends turns life threatening when the travelers wake up to find their money, credit cards, and passports unaccounted for. With their lives in the hands of the thieves, they follow them to a remote jungle where they’re promised safety. If only that were the case. Wilde stars as one of the unfortunate vacationers.

In “The Next Three Days,” a woman is convicted of a murder she didn’t commit, forcing her to leave behind her young son and beloved husband. After three grueling years of prison visits, looking through evidence, and filing appeals, Lara tells John she’s having dark thoughts. With his wife’s life on the line, John hatches a plan to break Lara out. Wilde makes a cameo as a mother named Nicole who becomes friendly with John.

It’s been 20 years since Sam last saw his father, renowned video-game creator Kevin Flynn. While tinkering around in Kevin’s arcade, Sam is transported into the same cyberworld that took his father away from him. There Sam meets warrior Quorra (Wilde), who helps him reunite with his dad. Together the three of them fight the video game’s programming in hopes of returning to reality.

Set in a western town called Absolution, Jake Lonergan walks into a bar with no memory and an unrecognisable piece of metal jewelry around his wrist. His arrival isn’t well received by the townspeople, which he realises has to do with the fact that everyone operates under the sole orders of Woodrow Dolarhyde. Jake’s near run-in with local enforcement is interrupted by a mystery woman named Ella Swenson (Wilde). Jake and Ella strike up a partnership, and the plot unfolds from there.

In this reimagining of “Freaky Friday,” best friends Dave and Mitch wish they could temporarily swap lives (mind you, they’re standing next to public fountain and it’s about to storm any minute). Dave is jealous of Mitch’s bachelor lifestyle, and Mitch thinks he’s ready to settle down like Dave. Lo and behold, they awake to find Dave is Mitch and Mitch is Dave. Until they figure out how to break the wish, they help navigate one another through their respective (and vastly different) lives. Wilde portrays Sabrina, Dave’s coworker who goes on a date with Mitch (aka Dave!).

“The Words” is two stories within a movie. On the surface is the story of an aspiring writer who publishes a book called “The Window Tears”; however, he isn’t the author. He found the old script and took it to a publisher claiming to be the author. When the real author gets wind of this, he confronts the faux writer. The second story follows author Clayton Hammond, whose novel “The Words” seems to be the retelling of Rory, the fake author. This leads people to believe that Clayton’s novel is actually a loosely depicted autobiography. Determined to seek truth from fiction, a writing student named Daniella (Wilde) arranges an interview with Clayton.

Siblings Liza (Wilde) and Addison run the risk of getting caught with stolen casino money when their car crashes, prompting a rescue mission from the police. In an attempt to cover the stolen money, Addison shoots a policeman. The siblings split up but promise to reunite once they cross the Canadian border. Liza hitches a ride with Jay, a boxer headed north for Thanksgiving. The plan is solid as long as she doesn’t fall for him and spill her big secret.

Wilde was a series regular on “House” for four consecutive seasons. The dramatised show takes place at the fictional Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital, where leading medical expert Dr. Gregory House explores peculiar health practices and infectious diseases. Wilde’s character, Dr. Remy “Thirteen” Hadley, joins House’s team as a diagnostics expert in season four.

Not only are Kate (Olivia Wilde) and Luke coworkers, but they’re best friends – and they’re each in a committed relationship. So in no universe would the two of them ever date each other. It’s not possible, no matter how strong of connection they have . . . even if it they share a mutual attraction. Right?

Magicians Burt Wonderstone and Anton Marvelton are the faces of magic in Las Vegas. When a rising newcomer threatens to steal their audience, and consequently their revenue, the magic duo head back to the drawing board to save their act. Wilde stars as aspiring magician Jane, Burt and Anton’s assistant

Set in the mid-1970s, “Rush” centers around real-life Formula 1 drivers James Hunt and Niki Lauda as they risk their lives on the track for the title of champion. Oh, and the fame that comes with it, of course. Wilde takes on the persona of Suzy Miller, a supermodel and James’s wife. She’s forced to cheer from the sidelines, though she quickly grows restless of her idle lifestyle.

In “Third Person,” a novelist composes three different love stories, all of which take place in difference cities and explore the various meanings of true love. Wilde is featured in a story set in Paris. A recently single writer reconnects with an old flame (Wilde) from his past. They remain hopeful that this time their relationship will stick, but Anna’s dark past keeps her from being able to seriously commit.

Medical researchers and engaged couple Frank and Zoe (Wilde) have just cracked an insolvable case: they’ve discovered how to bring the dead back to life. They’ve only conducted the experiment on animals, but now they’re ready to try it on a corpse. An attempt gone wrong leaves Zoe dead, and Frank seizes the opportunity to bring Zoe back to life, making Zoe the first revived corpse.

A winter holiday comedy, “Love the Coopers” follows four generations of Coopers as they gather together for their annual Cooper Christmas Eve party. This year each member is tugging along a big secret. The matriarchs of the family are getting a divorce, while their son, Hank, is a newly single father, and their daughter, Eleanor (Wilde), brings home a fake fiancé so she can avoid her family’s pestering questions about her dating life. Throw in several grandchildren and the family’s “fun” aunt, and what could go wrong?

Once she escaped her abusive husband, Sadie (Wilde) vowed to help free other victims of domestic violence. She made an oath to herself that she would become the person she wished she’d had during her time of need. Sadie undergoes months of intense training and preparation, learning martial arts, survival skills, and violent tactics should it come to life or death. It’s time for Sadie to set out on her mission.

Newlyweds Will and Abby (Wilde) are eagerly preparing for a new milestone: parenthood. Meanwhile 3,500-something miles away in Seville, Spain, strangers are caught in a crossroads over a piece of land. Destiny unexpectedly brings Will and Abby and this group of people together in a way they never imagined.

Inspired by a true story, “Richard Jewell” is about security guard Richard Jewell, who alerts authorities of a suspicious backpack at Centennial Park during the 1996 Summer Olympics. Jewell saves hundreds of lives, but his name and motives are put into question when the FBI labels him a prime suspect. Jewell’s story is monopolised following reporter Kathy Scruggs’s (Wilde) article in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Scruggs makes a point to note Jewell’s physical appearance and previous jobs, and that he lives with his mother. The article begins to sway public opinion and ruin Jewell’s life.