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Back in the 90s, when Ben Affleck was just starting out and gained traction for his work in 1993’sDazed and Confused, the actor joined forces with Kevin Smith to deliver several classics in the late 90s. And among all the films they collaborated with until their brief fallout,Chasing Amyremains one of their standout project, which helped elevate the duo’s career to new heights.
But considering theBVSstar has come a long way since his days starring in the Kevin Smith rom-com, Affleck doesn’t look back much fondly at his work in the 1997 film for his lack of commitment in one scene.
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Ben Affleck felt he wasn’t committed enough while kissing Jason Lee
Ben Affleckhasn’t failed to showcase his exceptional skills both in front and behind the lens, becoming one of the most renowned stars of our time. But it seems his kissing scene inChasing Amydid leave a sour taste in Affleck’s mouth, as he believes he failed to deliver a convincing scene. The 1997 comedy involves a kiss between Jason Lee’s Banky Edwards and Affleck’s Holden McNeil, however, theBVSstar wasn’t proud of the end product. The actor explained,
“The kiss is in there, but it looks like Tom & Jerry. It’s not anything good. I tried to go open-mouthed, but something in me was, ‘Take your tongue back.’ And I was like, ‘No, you can do it! Push!’ It was not my proudest moment.”
But Affleck’s comment about kissing his male star being the greatest challenge in his career, which resurfaced after Smith recounted the actor’s remarks, landed him in immense controversy.
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Kevin Smith and Ben Affleck rekindled their bond after a brief fallout
AfterKevin Smithrecounted Ben Affleck’s alleged problematic remarks, theBVSstar found himself in immense controversy, with even actress Rachel Wood taking a dig at the actor. However, Smith did later apologize and claimed the comments were taken“out of context,it’s a completely different sentiment. It got him into trouble.”But not long after the controversy, rumors surfaced regarding the duo’s friendship being tainted, and director Kevin Smith did go on to confirm that he and Affleck were no longer friends.
However, thanks to Kevin McCarthy, the pair rekindled their bond in the following years, as the BVS star would join forces with the director forJay and Silent BobReboot andClerks III.
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Although Ben Affleck isn’t proud of his former self for not delivering his best to make the kissing scene more authentic, the movie remains one of his best works with Kevin Smith.
Chasing Amyis available to stream on Apple TV.
Source:Looper
Santanu Roy
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Santanu Roy is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on movies, with over 2,000 articles under his belt. He has been pursuing a degree in Animation and possesses a deep love for the medium of animation. Having spent the better part of the last two years pumping out articles for FW, Santanu excels at covering movie analysis and news surrounding Pixar, DCU, DreamWorks, and Batman’s cinematic legacy.With psychological thrillers and intimate slice-of-life dramas ranking among his favorite genres, Santanu is a big admirer of Luca Guadagnino, Shane Black, Park Chan-wook, and Brad Bird.
