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Before Jennifer Lopez was in the headlines for her problematic marriage with Ben Affleck, she was all over Hollywood for her stardom and fame. The actress made everyone her fan with her infectious charisma and versatile acting, making her fit to portray any role assigned to her.Throughout her career,she has done films likeHustlers, An Unfinished Life, Out of Sight, and many more.
However, her career’s most intriguing film would beThe Boy Next Door,whereshe took on an unlikely role in an indie film that surprised many people. Lopez’s portrayal in the film was captivating as the film developed, filling the story with tension and unseen plot twists. One of the key highlights of the film was the steamy romance, but Ryan Guzman was nervous to do the scene until JLo’s pep talk convinced him to do it confidently.
Jennifer Lopez’s Pep Talk Saved Her 2015 Indie Film
Rob Cohen’sThe Boy Next Doorfeatured a strong plot, whereJennifer Lopez’sClaire Peterson crosses paths with Ryan Guzman’s Noah Sandborn, who getsextremelyobsessive over their relationship. The plot features numerous psychological and tense atmosphere,makingthe fans bite their nails in nervousness.
The film was asuccess, as it grossed $53.4 millionat the worldwide box officeasperThe Numbers.However, these enormous figures at the box office would have remained a dream for thefilmif J.Lo and Guzman’s on-screen chemistry did not convince the viewers and critics.
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The blend of forbidden romance in the film hooked the audience, making it a memorable watch of 2015. However, Guzman was nervous to do the intimate scene with herco-staruntil she uplifted her co-star’s morale.
During an exclusive interview withCollider, theMarry Meactress opened up about how it is thejobof actors to make everything look natural in a film.Though intimate scenes are“always uncomfortable,”it wasa very importantscene that was crucial for the film’s success. She said,
That is our job to make everything look natural. That it felt that way is great. Scenes like that are always uncomfortable. It’s a very vulnerable position to be in. It’s not something you ever get used to as an actress,I don’t think.But it’s just as hard to bare your soul emotionally sometimes.It’s difficult. They’redifficultscenes to do.
But at the end of the day, this wasa very importantscene in this film, sothatif that scene didn’t work, the rest of thefilmdoesn’twork,because that’s the momentthatthey sharetogether.
JLo added that intimate scenes in such films should look“intense, passionate, real enough,”orelse the rest of the film would not mean much to the viewers, and she is glad that the audience loved their on-screen chemistry in the film.
If it wasn’t intense, passionate, real enough, then the rest of the movie doesn’t make any sense. I’m glad that it was something that people are responding to.
Nevertheless,The Boy Next Doorremains one of the better films of her career, which may not be remembered by many but has surely added to her acting resume.
J.Lo Opens Up About Her Favorite Film Genre to Work In
Jennifer Lopezhas worked in a plethora of films, making her one of the most versatile actresses that the entertainment industry has ever witnessed. However, in the same interview with Collider, theU Turnactress was asked about which genre of film is the easiest for her to work in.
Without much thought, Lopez, answered“romantic comedies,”because they are“fun”to do, and how she is a hopeless romantic, that makes every moment of the film more enjoyable for her. She said,
I prefer romantic comedies.They’re just fun.That’s a fun set.You’re just seeing how silly you can make things.They’re romantic, and I’m a hopeless romantic as well. So I really enjoy doing that kind of stuff.
However, she continued that the drama and range come from living in the moment and how she makes it all real by constantly reminding herself about the scenario.
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But as far as the type of acting, like being more dramatic or being tougher or being more vulnerable, it’s all the same. It’s all about trying to find the reality in the moment, making it real, making it feel like I’m constantly reminding myself, “Okay, your best friend just died. If you walked in and saw this, what would that be like?”
And then, all of a sudden I have this high-pitched scream that I’ve never heard myself do, and that’s when I know I’m tapping into something real.
She added that the most exciting thing about being an actor is how she gets to live in the moment. Though it can be exhausting sometimes, looking back at the results makes her feel proud of herself.
But that’s what it’s about. It’s just about the moment. All of it’s fun as an actor and exhausting, to be honest. It’sreally, reallyexhausting on your emotions sometimes but fun when you feel like you’ve done it well.
Motivation like this has helped Jennifer Lopez to establish herself as one of the biggest names in the film industry, making her films a never-ending source of entertainment.
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The Boy Next Doorcan be streamed on Max.
Tushar Auddy
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Tushar Auddy is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, primarily covering WWE. He has contributed to anime, MCU, DCU, animation, and TV Series, giving sharp insights and coming up with his own unique theories, which take the fandom by storm.
