The premiere of “Involuntary Fiance” directed by Anne Fletcher took place in June 2009, achieving a spectacular box office success. it earned nearly $350 million worldwide and, despite the passage of time, it still attracts huge crowds in front of the screens. However, there were some mishaps on the set, which are as funny for the actors as the adventures of their characters.
They had known each other since childhood. They starred in one of the funniest romantic comedies
“Involuntary Fiance” is a hilarious story of the editor-in-chief, Margaret Tate (played by ), who, fearing that she will be deported to Canada, decides to take a brave step. The woman uses the help of her subordinate, Andrew Paxton, who pretends to be her fiancé to deceive officials. The plan would even have a chance to succeed if not for a visit to the man’s family home, during which, quite by accident, Margaret and Andrew run into each other naked.
This scene is still considered the funniest in the entire production, but its implementation involved enormous stress and long preparations. Initially, Bullock was not convinced that negligee was necessary in this type of genre, but after consulting with the director, she finally agreed. – I only agreed to it for comedic effect. However, the scene must have been funny for the audience and humiliating for the characters. I think this goal was achieved – in the “About Last Night” podcast. She was encouraged by the fact that her partner was Ryan Reynolds, whom she had known since childhood. – We grew up together and went through a lot together – she recalled. It was also because of him that she wanted “The Unwilling Fiance” to appeal to viewers, as the actor was only at the beginning of his career at that time.
Bullock recalls an embarrassing moment on set. The director couldn’t stop laughing
On the day the scene was filmed, the set was closed to ensure the actors’ comfort and freedom. Only those whose presence was necessary for the shooting could appear. – We had a closed set that day, which means that no outsiders could be there, and the crew was limited to the necessary minimum – she said. After getting ready in their dressing room, Bullock and Reynolds finally faced the camera. – We had flesh-colored material glued to our private parts, which covered strategic places for me, and for Ryan, you know, “little one.” I mean, not that small at all, she said with a laugh.
Everything was going according to plan until the director began to notice a problem with the lighting. She interrupted the recording, asking them to sort of freeze in their positions. As the cameramen made adjustments, there was giggling behind the scenes. – I was lying on the floor, on my back, with my legs raised, Ryan was resting on me, supporting me on his knees so that it wouldn’t be hard for me. And then I heard the director of the film say: “Ryan, unfortunately you can see the bag of balls!” – Bullock recalled Fletcher’s words. “I thought, ‘Oh God, don’t look down,’” she added, unable to contain her amusement.
Source: Gazeta
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