Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh's On-Screen Chemistry

Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh’s on-screen chemistry is getting some serious attention, especially after a revealing comment from Garfield about a passionate scene in their new film “We Live in Time.”

Unexpected Moments in Filming

During a taping of the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast on October 4 at the 92nd St Y in New York, Garfield, 41, recounted a rather unexpected moment while filming a very intimate scene. “We were in a closed set, just me, Florence, and our lovely director of photography, Stewart,” he explained. As they began filming, the first take of the emotional scene turned into something more than they anticipated.

Garfield shared, “It became more intense, more passionate—actually more than we had choreographed. We just never heard ‘cut’ and felt safe to continue exploring the moment, thinking we’d just let it progress.” He humorously noted that he and Pugh were “telepathically” aware that the take was going on a bit longer than planned.

“I looked up to see Stewart, our camera operator, turned toward the wall,” he said, painting a funny visual of the scene. The atmosphere was so intimate that they both seemed to forget they were amidst a film shoot.

Personal Lives of the Stars

Adding more to the intrigue, it’s important to note that both actors are currently in other relationships. Garfield is dating spiritual adviser Kate Thomas and previously had a romance with Emma Stone. Meanwhile, Pugh, 28, has been linked romantically to “Peaky Blinders” star Finn Cole after her split from Zach Braff in 2022.

The Film's Theme and Character Commitment

The film, which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival, is directed by John Crowley and delves into a decade-long romance where Garfield's character, Tobias—a Weetabix representative in the midst of a divorce—navigates intense emotional terrain alongside Pugh’s character, Almut, a chef dealing with a cancer diagnosis.

Garfield expressed that reading the script led him into deep reflections about life itself. “It resonated with my thoughts on life, love, and time. It was as if I had written it myself during my own mid-life crisis,” he said, marking a pivotal moment in his career.

Pugh’s commitment to her role is equally commendable; she chose to shave her head for the part instead of opting for wigs, showing her dedication to authentically portraying the character’s struggle. “I told John straight up, if you want me to play a character like this, I have to do it right,” she revealed in a recent interview with Vanity Fair.

Conclusion: A Film to Watch

As the film garners attention for its sensitive themes and an intense portrayal of love in tumultuous times, audiences can't help but buzz about this electrifying pairing on and off-screen. Prepare yourselves, because 'We Live in Time' is bound to be a conversation starter!