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Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield got so into filming a sex scene together that it ended up pretty awkward for the cameraman, after they didn't even hear 'cut'.
The two British actors starred in the 2024 romantic drama We Live In Time, following their characters' relationship over the course of a decade.
The film, directed by John Crowley, follows the love story of Tobias and Almut, played by Garfield and Pugh, after a chance meeting changes their lives forever.
Having premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2024, it was released in the U.S. on October 11, 2024.
During a Q&A session with Josh Horowitz at 92nd Street Y in New York, Garfield recalled the moment he and Pugh "didn't hear cut" during an intimate scene, per E! Online.
"We were doing the first take of this very intimate, passionate scene and it's a closed set which means it's only me and Florence and the camera operator who's a lovely man called Stuart," Garfield explained.
"And he's very polite and very sweet and gentle. The director's in another room next door."
As the scene progressed, Garfield admitted that both he and Pugh became so immersed in their roles that they inadvertently went further than intended.
"And so the scene becomes passionate and we get into it as it were and we go a little bit further than we were meant to... it's feeling safe and we just kind of... go from the next thing to the next thing and we'll let this progress and we'll just carry on," he continued.
It wasn’t until Garfield glanced up that he realized something was off.
He noticed Stuart, the cameraman, standing in the corner of the room with the camera by his side, facing the wall. Stuart was waiting for them to realize the scene had ended.
People have naturally had a lot to say on the matter, with one person noting: "How in character does one have to be for this to happen?"
A second person said: "That's so awkward, but kudos to the cameraman for being considerate!"
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Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield got so into filming a sex scene that it ended up with a pretty awkward moment with the cameraman.
The two British actors lent their talents to We Live In Time, a new romantic movie that has got everyone talking.
The film, directed by John Crowley, follows the love story of Tobias and Almut, played by Garfield and Pugh, after a chance meeting changes their lives forever.
Having premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2024, it was released in the U.S. on October 11, 2024.
The highly anticipated movie is now available in cinemas across the UK and Europe as of January 1, 2025.
During a Q&A session with Josh Horowitz at 92nd Street Y in New York, Garfield recalled the moment he and Pugh "didn't hear cut" during an intimate scene, per E! Online.
"We were doing the first take of this very intimate, passionate scene and it's a closed set which means it's only me and Florence and the camera operator who's a lovely man called Stuart," Garfield explained.
"And he's very polite and very sweet and gentle. The director's in another room next door."
As the scene progressed, Garfield admitted that both he and Pugh became so immersed in their roles that they inadvertently went further than intended.
"And so the scene becomes passionate and we get into it as it were and we go a little bit further than we were meant to... it's feeling safe and we just kind of... go from the next thing to the next thing and we'll let this progress and we'll just carry on," he continued.
It wasn’t until Garfield glanced up that he realized something was off. He noticed Stuart, the cameraman, standing in the corner of the room with the camera by his side, facing the wall. Stuart was waiting for them to realize the scene had ended.
People have naturally had a lot to say on the matter, with one person noting: "How in character does one have to be for this to happen?"
A second person said: "That's so awkward, but kudos to the cameraman for being considerate!"
We Live In Time is available to watch in movie theaters right now.
Florence Pugh, the 29-year-old actress known for her roles in Don't Worry Darling and Oppenheimer, recently spoke out about the challenges she’s faced while filming sex scenes. She expressed frustration with directors who have been inappropriate in their guidance, as well as concerns about the role intimacy coordinators can play on set.
In an interview on the Louis Theroux podcast, Florence opened up about her experiences in the film industry. She explained that while she is confident in her own body and has always been able to voice her boundaries, there were moments when directors crossed lines.
“There are plenty of things that I remember where it was just completely inappropriate to have asked me to do that,” she said. Despite these experiences, she acknowledged that her perspective on intimacy coordinators has evolved. “I’m now having fantastic experiences with intimacy coordinators,” she added.
Intimacy coordinators, introduced to the industry around 2018, became more prominent following the #MeToo movement. These professionals help ensure actors' safety and comfort during intimate scenes. Florence has had varied experiences with them.
While she praised skilled coordinators who enhance the portrayal of intimacy, she also recounted working with one who made her feel uncomfortable and awkward. “I’ve also had a s*** example where someone just made it so weird and so awkward and really wasn’t helpful and kind of was just like wanting to be a part of the set in a way that wasn't helpful, and I think it's a job that's still figuring itself out,” she said.
However, Florence’s view on intimacy coordinators has shifted for the better. She emphasized that the role of a good coordinator is to help actors understand the emotional and narrative context of a scene. “I was like, oh this is what I’ve been missing, understanding the dance of intimacy as opposed to just shooting a sex scene,” she explained. This process, according to Pugh, has led to a deeper understanding of the characters and the scene itself, making the experience more collaborative and respectful.
Florence also highlighted the positive changes that have occurred in how sex scenes are handled on film sets. Communication now takes place well in advance, with actors discussing their boundaries, including safe words and specific areas they don’t want to be touched. These conversations help remove the awkwardness and ensure actors feel more comfortable before stepping onto set. “Now what happens, conversation about the sex scenes happen weeks before and it becomes not embarrassing anymore,” she said.
In addition, Florence described how contracts and agreements about what nudity and camera angles will be shown are arranged beforehand. “What is allowed on camera and not, that is arranged with your law as that is put in your contract,” she explained. According to Pugh, this level of transparency and preparation ensures that the set remains respectful and that actors’ boundaries are protected.
Florence’s comments reflect broader industry changes that prioritize safety, respect, and communication on set, particularly in scenes of intimacy.
Florence Pugh has opened up about some of the intimate scenes that she took part in during the early stages of her career.
The British actress has starred in some of the biggest films of the past few years, including the likes of Oppenheimer and Dune: Part Two.
Now 30, it's fair to say that the actor behind Marvel's Yelena Belova is experienced, with more than a decade of work under her belt.
Pugh sat down with Louis Theroux on his podcast to speak about what she had experienced so far in her acting career.
She revealed that while she has featured in several sex scenes over the years, some were "completely inappropriate," upon reflection.
Reflecting on her past experiences, Pugh said that there were times that directors crossed lines, though she has always been able to voice her boundaries.
Speaking to Theroux, she admitted: “I did a lot of my sex scenes before that was even a job,” much to his surprise.
"I'm quite confident, I'm quite happy in my skin, and I've always been able to make sure that I'm heard," she explained.
"That being said, even though I know that I felt that at the time, there are plenty of things that I remember where it was just completely inappropriate to have asked me to do that, to have directed me in that way."
She did praise the introduction of intimacy coordinators into the entertainment industry too, adding: "My view is changing about it as well because I'm now having fantastic experiences with intimacy coordinators."
Intimacy coordinators were introduced to the industry around 2018, and became more prominent following the #MeToo movement.
These professionals help ensure actors' safety and comfort during intimate scenes.
Pugh praised skilled coordinators who enhance the portrayal of intimacy, but she also recounted working with one who made her feel uncomfortable and awkward.
“I’ve also had a s**t example where someone just made it so weird and so awkward and really wasn’t helpful and kind of was just like wanting to be a part of the set in a way that wasn't helpful, and I think it's a job that's still figuring itself out,” she explained.
Overall, she thinks it is a positive change, as they can add some background on the emotional and narrative context of a scene.
“I was like, oh, this is what I’ve been missing, understanding the dance of intimacy as opposed to just shooting a sex scene,” Pugh added.
She said that this has led to a better understanding of the characters and the relevant scene.
Florence Pugh has opened up about her relationship with Zach Braff - and the reason she'll never speak about her personal life again.
The actress, 29, dated American actor and filmmaker Braff, 50, from 2019 until 2022, after meeting while working together on the short film In the Time It Takes to Get There.
The pair, who had a 21-year age-gap, moved in together in Los Angeles, but found they faced intense backlash after going public with their romance.
Pugh was forced to defend their relationship after fans came at them for the age difference, and admitted in a new interview that the experience has put her off talking about her personal life again.
When asked whether she speaks about her relationships publicly by Louis Theroux during a November 10 appearance on The Louis Theroux Podcast, she responded: "Not anymore."
She explained: "With relationships and with romance in this world, it doesn’t matter how much you speak on it or how little you speak on it, people don’t care. They want a story.
"They sort of want a reality show, and so it doesn’t really matter how much you say you love someone or how much they make you happy, if they don’t like them and it doesn’t fit that image that they want of you, they don’t care."
The Don't Worry Darling actress confirmed her split from Braff in 2022 and admitted that she had got sick of the "insane amount of abuse being hurled at my relationship just because there was an age gap."
Pugh added: "I’ll always defend people that I love, I will always stand up for them. If there needs to be a reset and a bit of a smack on the wrist, I will do that because it’s not fair that so much of your life gets to have jabs."
After Pugh shared a photo in celebration of Braff's birthday in 2020, she was forced to respond to people that were "bullying" her partner in the comments.
"Within about eight minutes of the photo being posted, I had about 70 percent of the comments hurling abuse and being horrid — basically bullying someone on my page," Pugh said.
"It is the first time in my entire Instagram life that I’ve had to turn off the comments on my page. I’ve never been an Instagram page that encourages that. I’ve never been an Instagram page that likes that toxic vibe."
She told Theroux that she felt she needed to "check" her followers and remind them that she and Braff were real people with feelings.
Pugh explained: "It got to the point where it was just really horrible to see someone that you are with receiving that, and it was never at me, it was only at him.
"And I think I just needed to kind of just check everyone, and so I made a video and it got a lot of love and lots of people were supportive, which was great. I do think people online need to be reminded that we’re real."
Later that year, Braff told Mr Porter: "She literally sat down, hit record on her phone and said that. I thought, 'How could I possibly follow anything as intelligent and articulate as that?' So, I chose not to."
Though the pair split in 2022, they have remained close friends and worked together on the 2023 movie A Good Person.
During promo for the film, Braff spoke highly of his ex, saying: "I quite simply think she's one of the greatest actors of her generation. She's just magnetic. You cannot take your eyes off of her."
Cillian Murphy has praised Florence Pugh for "powerful" sex scenes in their latest film together.
Oppenheimer, which is set to hit major theatres on Friday (July 21), tells the story of the notorious American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his role in the development of the atomic bomb used in World War II.
While Murphy, 47, brings Oppenheimer to life in the story, Pugh, 27, acts as his ex-fianceé Jean Tatlock.
The pair have been commended on their electric chemistry behind the scenes while promoting the movie, but things are seemingly even better in the film as the pair play former lovers in an on-and-off romance.
Speaking to The Sydney Morning Herald, the Peaky Blinders actor described the sex scenes between their characters as "powerful."
"Those scenes were written deliberately," Murphy said. "[Christopher Nolan, the director] knew that those scenes would get the movie the rating that it got.
"And I think when you see it, it’s so f**king powerful. And they’re not gratuitous. They’re perfect.
The star went on to describe Pugh as "amazing" saying: "I have loved Florence’s work since Lady Macbeth [William Oldroyd’s 2016 period drama about a woman embittered by a loveless marriage] and I think she’s f**king phenomenal."
He continued: "She has this presence as a person and on-screen that is staggering. The impact she has [in Oppenheimer] for the size of the role, it’s quite devastating."
In a separate interview with The Guardian, the 47-year-old opened up about the "chemistry tests" he and Pugh had to undergo in order to prepare for their intimate scenes together.
"They put two actors in a room to see if there’s any spark, and have all the producers and director at a table watching. I don’t know what metric they use, and it seems so outrageously silly, but sometimes you get a chemistry and nobody knows why," he told the outlet.
Over the past few weeks, the cast have embarked on a hectic press tour but have been doing their best to not give away the finer details of the three-hour-long film.
Though Nolan himself told Wired that some of the people who have seen it were left "absolutely devastated" and unable to speak.
"Some people leave the movie absolutely devastated. They can't speak. I mean, there's an element of fear that's there in the history and there in the underpinnings. But the love of the characters, the love of the relationships, is as strong as I've ever done," he said.
"Oppenheimer's story is all impossible questions. Impossible ethical dilemmas, paradox," Nolan continued. "There are no easy answers in his story. There are just difficult questions, and that's what makes the story so compelling.
"I think we were able to find a lot of things to be optimistic about in the film, genuinely, but there's this sort of overriding bigger question that hangs over it. It felt essential that there be questions at the end that you leave rattling in people's brains, and prompting discussion," he added.
Oppenheimer is set to be released this Friday.
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