Filming romantic scenes on screen always requires actors to coordinate smoothly and be comfortable on set, but sometimes, it’s not as romantic as we think. Funny stories from famous actors like Henry Cavill or Russell Crowe have revealed that filming hot kissing scenes can be quite an “awkward” experience.
The strange story of the “Kissing Scene” in the movie The Fighter
In the movie The Fighter, director David O’Russell surprised many people with his very special directing style in kissing scenes. He seems to have a bit of an “obsession” with tongue kissing, which makes actors feel like they’re acting out a scene from an ’80s music video. Amy Adams herself joked that trying this kiss with Henry Cavill “didn’t really work,” and that she felt like “a stalker” whenever she complimented Henry Cavill on his good looks.
The Difficulties of Filming Hot Scenes in The Tudors
While starring in The Tudors, Henry Cavill had to film many daring hot scenes. However, instead of being romantic, he felt very awkward doing these scenes in front of a large crew. Henry shared that, contrary to what many people think, these scenes are not “natural” but on the contrary, very “uncomfortable.” He joked that when doing these scenes, he did not feel the romance that he needed to get into character.
Russell Crowe And Memorable Memories When Filming Kiss Scenes
Russell Crowe, a talented actor, also has interesting memories about kissing scenes. In the movie The Sum of Us, he played a gay man and had a kissing scene with co-star John Paulson. To prepare for this scene, John asked Russell to “practice” in advance, but Russell humorously refused: “I’m filming with Sharon Stone in a few weeks. What if I told her I needed to practice the kiss scene in advance?”
Russell Crowe shared that to act out such scenes, he and his co-star just had to close their eyes and complete the scene quickly and professionally. These moments created funny and interesting memories, enriching Russell’s acting life.
Conclusion
The actors’ stories about on-screen kissing scenes remind us that acting is a profession that requires professionalism and high adaptability. For the audience, emotional scenes can be beautiful and emotional, but for actors, it is a job that requires coordination and sometimes a lot of patience.