The latter half of 2023 boasts a slew of remarkable developments in the entertainment world. Long after several big-ticket releases such as Oppenheimer and Barbie, the big screens have turned to the charm of romance. Close to Christmas, Anyone But You landed in theaters on 22nd December and showcased the charming duo of Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell. Much of the movie’s marketing campaign revolved around pitching its two leads as the next sizzling pair of Hollywood.

Amid such a pitch, the actor spoke his mind on his pairing with the Euphoria actress and whether the reel chemistry matched the real.

Glen Powell breaks down his “chemistry” with Sydney Sweeney

Starring as the lead faces and two exes in Anyone But You, Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell called on attention for their sizzling bonhomie. However, the truth held a different meaning altogether for the leads. In an interview with Vogue, Powell revealed that “the word “chemistry” has been thrown around a bunch” when the reality remained much simpler. “I think one thing that makes Syd really powerful as an actress is her lack of self-awareness.” Echoing the sentiment that them getting along well with each other was just something natural.

The comments came days after Sweeney pointed out that her bonding with her co-star was just part of starring in a rom-com together. Moreover, in the interview, The Dark Knight actor also broke down how their vibes matched. Talking about scenes and sequences from the movie, Powell highlighted that Sweeney’s ability to not care for anything and truly being herself matched his and, thus, a budding friendship ensued. The actress’ trait of “making herself look silly” caught the actor’s frenzy and thus the “chemistry”.

This effortless chemistry that Glen Powell and the rest of the world cannot help but give their two cents on was much needed as the awaited romantic comedy made its way to theatres while competing against a slew of releases.

Anyone But You competes against holiday releases for box office glory

Anyone But You comes across as a modern loose adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. After a first date, things went sour between them, yet fate bound them together as guests at an overseas wedding in Australia. Despite hesitation, the duo acts to be a couple only for the pretend act to play Cupid. On its December 22 release, the movie landed alongside Migration, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, and The Iron Claw.

Debuting a 49% score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 6.5 out of 10 on IMDb, Anyone But You has, though, evoked mixed responses from viewers. Many praised its heart-warming plot and beautiful setting while also pointing out again the evident chemistry between the two lead pairs. After making $1.2 million in previews, the Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney starrer stands to rake in about $7 million in its opening weekend.

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