Joaquin Phoenix has delivered many incredible films throughout his career. Among them is his 2013 film, Her. Although the film doesn’t have a particular actress, Amy Adams made a commendable contribution to the film.
The film was not only a massive success but it also forged a close bond between Admans and Phoenix, and a major credit for their close friendship goes to the film’s director, Spike Jonze. However, the way they became friends is indeed bizarre but perhaps the best way, which also brought a spark in their on-screen chemistry.
How did Joaquin Phoenix and Amy Adams become friends?
Joaquin Phoenix and Amy Adams first shared the screen for the 2012 film The Master, but that’s not when they became friends. It was during the shoot of their Oscar-winning film, Her, that they created a bond.
However, the way they became friends might sound bizarre to a few, but ultimately it worked out. According to IMDb, the director of the film Spike Jonze used to lock Phoenix and Adams in a room together for hours. According to Adams, he did this so that both the actors got to know each other better.
Jonze’s technique did turn out well as Admans and Phoenix made good friends after that. Moreover, their chemistry was indeed evident in the film. Phoenix played the lead role in the film Theodore, while, Adams played the role of his close friend.
What inspired the development of Her?
Joaquin Phoenix featuring the 2013 romantic sci-fiction film Her, was written and directed by Spike Jonze. The film’s narrative revolves around a budding relationship between a lonely man and AI. According to Screenrant, the intriguing concept of the film has been derived and inspired from various sources.
Before making Her, Jonze made a short film, I’m Here about humans and robots co-existing in the future in LA. That’s why the idea of making a movie based on a similar concept stuck in his mind. Moreover, She has a little personal touch on Jonze’s life. The film reflects a portion of Jonze’s life when he had a public divorce with the celebrated director Sofia Coppola.
The film was a massive hit and it received five Oscar nominations and won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
Source: IMDb
