‘Young Adult’ premiere

Charlize Theron hit the red carpet in New York on Friday night to celebrate the opening of “Young Adult.” The Jason Reitman-directed comedy stars Theron as Mavis Gary, a teen literature writer who moves back to her hometown in hopes of winning back her high school flame (Patrick Wilson). (Amanda Schwab / Associated Press)

March 20, 2014 6:47 PM PT

Patton Oswalt plays Charlize Theron‘s old classmate Matt Freehauf. (Evan Agostini / Associated Press)

Diablo Cody, who won an Oscar for her “Juno” screenplay (also directed by Reitman), wrote the script. (Andrew H. Walker / Getty Images)

Elizabeth Reaser, of “Twilight” fame, plays Patrick Wilson’s wife, Beth Slade. (Amanda Schwab / Associated Press)

“Mission: Impossible -- Ghost Protocol” actor Jeremy Renner, left, with Charlize Theron at the premiere after-party. (Andrew H. Walker / Getty Images)