Sebastian Stan and Julianne Moore played secret on-screen lovers in Sharper (Picture: Getty Images)
Sebastian Stan admitted his co-star Julianne Moore blew him away as he spent time with the Hollywood star in preparation for their psychological thriller Sharper.
The 40-year-old actor appeared alongside the Oscar-winner, 62, in Apple TV’s latest flick which told the story of two con artists as they fleeced New York City’s billionaires.
Directed by Benjamin Caron, the streaming site’s newest addition’s plot has been fiercely protected by cast and crew in a bid to gatekeep the script’s secrets and shock audiences.
In the film, Sebastian takes on the role of Max, a crooked young gun running cons with his faux mother and romantic partner Madeline – aka Julianne.
The duo share intimate on-screen moments as the storyline briefly explores a romantic connection between the older woman and dashing young villain.
Speaking of his relationship with his co-star, Sebastian told Metro.co.uk at the movie’s premier – held at London’s BFI Southbank: ‘We were really lucky because we had a week of rehearsals beforehand so we hung out and were able to talk about the backstory and relationship and how these characters came together.
Sebastian revealed the duo had time during rehearsals to better understand their relationship (Picture: Getty Images)
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‘Obviously, in the movie it’s sort of elusive. You don’t really get to know a lot about their backgrounds but yeah, I just sort of sat back and watched her go to work.
‘It was pretty special’.
He continued on to say working with the veteran actor was ‘really great’ and ‘awesome’.
‘She’s just a really generous and lovely person on and off screen’, Sebastian gushed.
The cast also included Briana Middleton and Justice Smith (Picture: Getty Images)
The co-stars both dazzled in all black ensembles for the thriller premier (Picture: Getty Images)
He commented on how the star showed up to work ‘committed and expects you to do the same’ but admitted she was always open to hearing everyone’s ideas and takes on scenes.
Also at the star-studded event on Tuesday evening, the film’s director Benjamin revealed Julianne was a massive factor in his wanting to sign on to the thriller.
The Andor filmmaker explained on the night: ‘One of the reasons I did this film was because Julianne Moore was attached.
‘I then read the script and it was like, “yes, yes, yes” then they said they liked the vision for my film and so in many ways I have her to thank.’
Sharper is set to be released in UK cinemas on February 17, 2023.
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‘I just sat back and watched her go to work.’
