'Laura Dern Applauds Liam Hemsworth as the Ideal Partner for Intimate Scenes'
Hollywood luminary Laura Dern has lavished praise on her co-actor Liam Hemsworth while discussing the intricacies of filming intimate sequences in the latest Netflix feature, “Lonely Planet.”. At 57, Dern expressed to People magazine her immense fortune to collaborate with the 34-year-old Hemsworth, describing him as “undeniably the most secure confidant” she could engage with on any facet of her life. Their camaraderie was profound, as Dern disclosed in an interview published Friday.
By the time they approached those delicate scenes, they had cultivated a rapport where nothing was off-limits creatively or professionally. Dern emphasized the invaluable support they received, notably from an intimacy coordinator. “We were showered with support, engaging in extensive discourse,” she noted.
The intimacy coordinator's role is paramount, ensuring actors navigate any intimate on-screen interactions—be it kisses, physical contact, or simulated intimacy—with safety and ease. They meticulously choreograph and collaborate with actors and the production team, ensuring all parties are at ease throughout the filming process.
Dern, who clinched the Oscar for best supporting actress in 2020 for “Marriage Story,” finds the evolution of filmmaking remarkable. It now allows individuals to express themselves freely and set boundaries without the dread of career repercussions. “As young actors, both of us have traversed a myriad of experiences on film sets,” she reflected.
With an illustrious career in Hollywood, Dern boasts Oscar nominations for her roles in “Wild” and “Rambling Rose” prior to her recent victory. Hemsworth, meanwhile, is renowned for his portrayal of Gale Hawthorne in the “Hunger Games” series.
“Lonely Planet” unravels the tale of a “newly single novelist,” portrayed by Dern, who discovers an unforeseen bond with a younger man reassessing his life decisions, as per Netflix's synopsis.
