Laura Dern praises co-star Liam Hemsworth for the intimate scenes

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Hollywood actress Laura Dern has praised her co-star Liam Hemsworth in an interview about filming intimate scenes in the new Netflix film Lonely Planet.

Dern, 57, told People magazine that she was “so lucky” to work with Hemsworth, 34, as he was “literally the safest person I've ever been able to discuss anything in my life with.” “.

In an interview published on Friday, Dern revealed that a strong bond had developed between the two.

“When we were filming these scenes, there was nothing that we couldn't talk about together and work it all out creatively and professionally,” she said.

However, the couple also benefited from the presence of an intimacy coordinator, Dern said.

“We also had a lot of support. We had many, many discussions,” she said.

The role of the intimacy coordinator is to assist the actor in all intimate acts on set, such as: B. Contact kisses, physical touch and simulated sex.

They often plan and choreograph and work with the actors and production team to ensure that those in front of and behind the camera feel confident and comfortable in every aspect and phase of the process.

Dern, who won the best supporting actress award at the 2020 Oscars for “Marriage Story,” added that she finds it “incredible” that film and filmmaking have changed to the point where everyone feels comfortable in their voice and comfortable boundaries without fear of losing a job or being unpopular.”

“As young actors, we both had a lot of different experiences in films,” she said.

Dern has had a long career in Hollywood, earning Oscar nominations for her performances in “Wild” and “Rambling Rose” before her win four years ago.

Hemsworth is best known for his role as Gale Hawthorne in the “Hunger Games” films.

“Lonely Planet” tells the story of a “newly single novelist,” played by Dern, who, according to Netflix, “finds an unexpected connection with a younger man who is reevaluating his life choices.”