Do you think Hit Man is all about intense scenes and dangerous liaisons? If you do, you’re in for a surprise. Glen Powell and Adria Arjona’s chemistry is outrageously sizzling on-screen, but the real magic unfolded when the cameras weren’t rolling. And no, it’s not what you think!
The actors’ steamiest film scene is packed with giggles and goofs. A behind-the-scenes blooper reveals a lighter, funnier side to their erotic on-screen charisma.
Forget Steamy! Hit Man’s Blooper Reel Will Make You Laugh ‘Til You Cry (and Rethink That Scene)
Picture this: you’re filming a crucial sequence for your action-comedy film. It’s a thrilling, intensely-detailed moment of raw attraction. Now imagine… forgetting you’re the one wearing skimpy flight attendant attire. While filming a sensual sequence for Hit Man with co-star Glen Powell, Adria Arjona came dangerously close to experiencing something similar.
Now for the unexpected twist—before you press play on the blooper reel—hold on. Arjona and Powell admit that they didn’t follow the typical Hollywood formula while handling the movie’s private moments. What they chose to replace their embarrassment and forced emotion with was… a Pinterest board?
Arjona says, “Everyone finds different things sensual. It was interesting to see our perspectives.” They discussed what really makes a situation feel intimate, so they used Pinterest to share photos of their favorite films and artwork. Per Powell,
So often, sex scenes feel almost divorced from the movie…like a marketing play. In this movie, you have to see a guy who sees the world in such a binary, stale place checking logic at the door and becoming a whole new person. This romantic relationship is really expediting it. It’s the catalyst for everything.
Having to act out those dreams was the one thing Arjona didn’t really think about. She asserted, laughing,
It was three brains working, and then it was like, ‘Oh, wait, I’m the one that has to put the flight attendant outfit on now.’ I’m like, ‘Oh, God, I did this to myself.’It was beautiful and intentional. It didn’t feel like we were just doing sex scenes; it came from a creative place.
So, keep this in mind the next time you encounter a scenario that seems “steamy”—it might have been inspired by humor, brainstorming, and an extremely imaginative Pinterest page. Who knows, you could even come to value the flight attendant uniform a little more.
Netflix’s Hit Man: Can Glen Powell Be Both Nerd and Hitman?
The latest director Richard Linklater film, Hit Man, may have been well-received by critics, but fans are talking on a different tangent: Glen Powell’s casting. Although there’s no denying Powell and co-star Adria Arjona’s chemistry, fans find it difficult to accept Powell’s switch from a boring professor to a too-hot-to-be-true hitman!
Gary Johnson (Powell) is introduced as an undercover hitman by night and a philosophy professor by day. The twist? Gary’s meant to be just another Joe, a literal nobody. You know, like a “forgettable face” with glasses, interested in birdwatching. But fans claim that Powell’s inherent charm makes this a difficult pill to swallow.
Social media users were quick to comment on the video, with one user writing, “Just started Hit Man and already have a problem… there’s no way they want me to think Glen Powell isn’t a Cool Guy!” among many other comments. Another person agreed, saying, “Hit Man? Excellent movie, but Glen Powell is a hoax! Not even glasses can take away from your natural beauty!”
So, is Hit Man a miscast, or are we just getting too accustomed to Powell in the key roles? Though the argument rages on, one thing’s certain: Glen Powell’s indisputable charm may be taking center stage in a way the screenwriters weren’t quite expecting!
2023’s Hit Man is available to watch on Netflix.
