Key Takeaways

  • Seth Rogen expressed gratitude to Penélope Cruz while filming a sex scene.
  • Improvisation played a significant role in the scene’s development.
  • Rogen humorously reflected on his nervousness due to Cruz’s marriage to Javier Bardem.
  • Olivia Wilde shared her own unexpected moment during filming.

Behind the Scenes of ‘The Invite’

Seth Rogen recently opened up about his experience filming a sex scene with Penélope Cruz for their upcoming movie, “The Invite.” During an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” he revealed that he couldn’t help but thank Cruz repeatedly throughout the shoot.

Improvisation and Gratitude

Rogen, known for his roles in films like “Superbad” and “Pineapple Express,” shared that the scene encouraged improvisation. He recalled a moment where he and Cruz were in a romantically charged situation, and he instinctively kept saying, “Thank you.” This led to some confusion, as director Olivia Wilde questioned his repeated expressions of gratitude.

Nervousness on Set

The actor, who has been married to Lauren Miller since 2011, admitted feeling nervous about the scene, particularly because Cruz is married to fellow Oscar-winner Javier Bardem. He joked about his concerns, noting that he didn’t think Bardem saw him as a threat.

Creative Moments

Rogen also mentioned that several moments in the film were improvised. Cruz suggested a playful idea during a romantic scene, proposing that she sing Sade, which added a humorous twist to the moment. Rogen attempted to add his own comedic flair by struggling to remove his pants, leading to a mishap that resulted in a shoulder injury.

Unexpected Surprises

Olivia Wilde also shared an amusing incident from filming. She recounted a scene where Cruz unexpectedly kissed her, leaving her shocked and momentarily speechless. Wilde’s reaction was to blurt out, “Cut. Namaste!” which caught everyone off guard.

The film, “The Invite,” features Wilde as Angela and Rogen as her husband Joe, whose relationship faces challenges when they meet a wealthy couple played by Cruz and Edward Norton. The blend of humor and unexpected moments seems to be a hallmark of the film’s production.