Let's just say these two didn't hold back, and the result? A steamy, borderline-uncomfortable sex scene that had even the crew turning away. Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh have been candid about their intense We Live in Time sex scene and how they got so caught up in the moment.
The Making of an Intense Scene
Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh brought sobs, sex, and one wild birthing scene to the Toronto Film Festival with the drama We Live in Time. Their chemistry was undeniable, but it wasn't without its challenges. During a closed-set filming session, the actors continued playing a very intimate, passionate sex scene because neither of them heard the camera operator saying “cut.”
We were doing the first take of this very intimate, passionate scene, Garfield recalled during an interview. It’s a closed set, which means it’s only me, Florence, and the camera operator, a lovely man named Stuart.
An Unplanned Extension
Andrew Garfield admits the Florence Pugh sex scene went 'further' than intended. He explained, We didn’t hear ‘cut.’ We do the first take of this very intimate, passionate sex scene, and it's a closed set, which means it's only me and Florence in a room. I would have asked to define our relationship after all that.
Garfield elaborated on the situation: At a certain point, both of us felt like we were telepathically saying to each other, 'this definitely feels like a longer take.' It went further than we were meant to.
A Moment That Left Everyone Speechless
Andrew Garfield revealed that the cameraman ended up going to a corner and facing the wall, waiting for them to stop. The intensity of the scene left some on the closed set looking away. I eventually looked up to see the camera operator turned into the wall, Garfield said with a laugh.
A surprise standout for many viewers: the film's use of nudity. Pugh and Garfield have spoken openly about filming one particular sex scene in We Live in Time. Jumbling the timeline of its love story, the film is a quietly powerful reminder that for the worst moments to pass, the best ones must too.
Reactions and Reflections
Hollywood stars Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield star in the new romantic comedy We Live in Time, and fans are reacting strongly to their performances. Some have joked that they might need therapy after watching the intense scenes.
While chatting on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, the 41-year-old actor revealed that as he and Pugh, 28, filmed a steamy scene, they got so caught up acting that they didn’t hear “cut” — and they kept going even after the camera stopped rolling.
We do the first take of this very intimate, passionate sex scene, Garfield explained. And it's a closed set, which means it's only me and Florence in a room. We were so lost in the moment that we didn't realize the scene had ended.
Final Thoughts
Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh's commitment to their craft is evident in their willingness to push boundaries for the sake of authenticity. While the world may buzz about their intense scenes, the actors remain focused on delivering compelling performances that resonate with audiences.
As Garfield put it, We had to do the most intimate things I think human beings have to do. And while the process wasn't always easy, the result is a film that captures the raw emotions of love and life in all its complexity.
