Los Angeles, California – Anne Hathaway reflects on a past audition that she found uncomfortable, where she had to pretend to be excited about kissing ten men. In a recent interview with V Magazine, the actress opened up about how actors were often asked to engage in on-screen chemistry tests involving kissing in the early 2000s.
Hathaway shared her experience, expressing how she felt pressured to go along with the expectations of the industry at the time. Despite feeling uneasy about the situation, she felt the need to comply in fear of being labeled as difficult or uncooperative.
As a producer on her new project, “The Idea of You,” Hathaway took a different approach to casting her romantic interest, Nicholas Galitzine. Instead of traditional chemistry tests involving kissing, she asked each actor to choose a song that their character would love and engage in a short improv dance with her.
Galitzine ultimately impressed with his song choice and the chemistry between them was effortless. Hathaway praised the new approach, highlighting the importance of creating a more comfortable and respectful environment for actors during auditions.
The actress emphasized the positive impact of evolving industry standards, noting that the outdated practices of the past have led to a more inclusive and respectful casting process today. Hathaway’s candid reflections shed light on the challenges faced by actors in navigating the expectations of the entertainment industry.