So, the chemistry was as vital a part of the casting process as getting the right individual actors.
It was all about Coppola’s vision.
According to Spaeny, she never had a chemistry read with Elordi before they got the gigs.
“When you have that little time, you’re shooting massive scenes every single day.
You don’t get a light day.
She added, “That’s something Elvis and Priscilla loved to do.
He was so game.”
Elordi wanted to make the connection fast.
I’m going to do this.'”
Elordi is 6'5", while Spaeny is only 5'.
This, Spaeny toldToday, “came with its own set of challenges.”
She explained, “We would have to make wooden runways that went through the whole set.
But we found our ways around that he also got really good at leaning against walls.”
In more ways than one, the two actors knew how to work well together.
It was a silly day, but it was good to have some fun."
