All articles tagged with #filming experience
Jamie Lee Curtis revealed she hated filming Fox's New Girl because it was shot as a single-camera, movie-like comedy with no audience laughter, calling the process 'awful' even though she says the show is very funny. She prefers multi-camera sitcoms like Anything But Love and has continued to pursue sitcom work, including co-creating and appearing in NBC's Newlyweds.
Diane Lane, who played Cherry Valance in the 1983 film 'The Outsiders,' shared that filming with many future stars was overwhelming and filled with testosterone, but she also enjoyed the experience and had moments to herself. She recalled a memorable scene involving a windstorm at a drive-in theater.
Penn Badgley shared his experience filming sex scenes for 'You', revealing the challenges and humorous moments, including a scene where he had to simulate sex directly facing the camera, highlighting the discomfort and artistic choices involved in such scenes.
Colin Farrell expressed his discomfort with filming a particularly dark scene in the finale of "The Penguin," where his character, Oz, commits a brutal act that marks a point of no return. Farrell struggled with the psychological weight of the scene, which starkly contrasts with his character's portrayal in "The Batman." Despite his personal challenges, the finale has been well-received by audiences, and the series is now available for streaming on Max.
Hannah Waddingham, known for her role in Game of Thrones, revealed that filming a waterboarding scene for the show left her with chronic claustrophobia. She described the experience as "horrific" and likened it to being actually waterboarded, leading to ongoing struggles with claustrophobia. Waddingham also discussed the original plan for the scene to involve her character being raped, which was changed at the last minute, and the impact it had on her.
Dakota Johnson revealed on "Late Night with Seth Meyers" that her experience filming the series finale of "The Office" was "honestly the worst time of my life," despite her love for the show. She expected a brief appearance but ended up spending two weeks on set, feeling like an outsider amidst the show's established dynamics. Johnson humorously recalled being in the background faxing things and shared that no one wanted to talk to her, while Meyers joked about the believability of her faxing scenes.
Dakota Johnson revealed on "Late Night With Seth Meyers" that her cameo on "The Office" series finale was "the worst time of my life," citing a two-week filming experience and "weird dynamics" on set. Despite being a fan of the show, she felt that some cast members didn't speak to each other and no one wanted to talk to her. The actress humorously blamed the show for her unpleasant experience, with Seth Meyers agreeing.
Actors Callum Turner and Hadley Robinson discuss their experience working with George Clooney on the set of "The Boys in the Boat," praising him as a great leader and fantastic director. Turner shares the bond he formed with his co-stars during the five months of training for the film, highlighting their dedication and teamwork. Robinson talks about the sweet romance between their characters and the support they have for each other, emphasizing the pure attachment and trust portrayed in the movie. Both actors express their admiration for Clooney's talent and humility, describing their time on set as an absolute dream.
Hugh Grant candidly shares his uncomfortable experience filming the upcoming prequel movie, Wonka, where he plays an oompa loompa. The production used animation, motion capture, and multiple cameras on his face to capture his expressions. Grant expressed dissatisfaction with the technology and confusion about how to act with his body. He joked about hating the whole thing and mentioned that the dancing aspect was done by an animator. Despite some fun moments on set, Grant's honest remarks drew attention to the controversy surrounding the casting of a non-dwarf actor in a role traditionally played by actors with dwarfism.
Actor William H. Macy reveals his challenging experience while filming the movie Pleasantville, including enduring freezing temperatures and shooting a scene in heavy rain. Macy also shares that a pivotal emotional scene unexpectedly led him to cry for 12 hours straight on set, revealing personal issues he had at the time.
During the filming of the "Barbie" movie, Margot Robbie felt self-conscious when visitors on set interacted more with her co-star, Ryan Gosling, than with her. Greta Gerwig, the director, observed that people would high-five Gosling and compliment him while ignoring Robbie. The rollerblading scene, featuring Robbie and Gosling in neon outfits, went viral on social media, causing embarrassment for the actors. Robbie expressed her mortification during an appearance on "The Tonight Show." Despite the discomfort, Gerwig believed that the exposure was necessary for the scene. The "Barbie" movie is set to release on July 21.