I think real life couples on screen are kind of deadly. For the most part, they're kind of deadly. You'd be surprised. Unless they're falling in love onscreen for the first time, you don't have quite the same energy for some reason.
It's a mystery, that thing about chemistry, because often people who hate each other in real life and hate each other on the set have great chemistry on the screen. And people who love each other in real life and love each other on the set have absolutely no chemistry whatsoever.
It occured to me the other day that I've made out with more people on camera than I have in real life!
Starting with 'Thirteen,' my known technique is to cast the lead, then find someone with whom they have incredible chemistry.
Neither Elizabeth or I are keen to do a real-life couple on the screen. It's not very electric.
There certainly is such a thing as screen chemistry, although I don't believe you find it frequently.
I am not against any kind of physical intimacy on screen, but kissing is a big no unless it's with Jennifer. I'd like to kiss her on-screen as we do it at home, too. If we get paid for it, that's even better.
Chemistry's a weird thing. You can see actors who are friends in real life but have no screen chemistry. Then there are actors who don't get on but have great chemistry.
I know there are actors who won't kiss on screen, and I respect that, but I don't have any rules like that. I will stay true to the script.
The chemistry of a pair on screen is known only when the audience reacts to it.
It's very difficult to put your finger on why a certain actor or actress will capture your attention, and you'll think they're right for a role. There's an essence to a person.
I think when you're trying to produce a relationship on screen that doesn't actually exist, perhaps sometimes there's a temptation to look at each other more, to touch each other more.
We've all seen great actors and actresses who are missing a certain chemistry. And it's not about getting along or not getting along.
