The article discusses various incidents during film productions where actors experienced unexpected real emotions or physical reactions. Anya Taylor-Joy's nosebleed during a pivotal moment in 'Emma' exemplifies how deeply she connected with her character. In ‘The Fifth Element’, Gary Oldman and Tricky reacted genuinely to an unforeseen explosion, heightening their performances. Similarly, Frances Nealy's frightened reaction in 'Ghostbusters' added authenticity. Lastly, actors in 'Casablanca', including Madeleine Lebeau, drew on their real-life experiences as refugees, contributing profound emotional weight to pivotal scenes in the film.
"I don't know what happened, but I guess I believed I was in the moment enough that my nose really started bleeding. It was just so magic, and Johnny and I were looking at each other like, 'Oh my God, oh my God, oh my God, roll the cameras.'"
"It scared the hell out of her. She fell to the ground, looked up, and was like, 'What the hell are you doing?' It wasn't scripted. It's just what happened."
"They're not tears of glycerin shed by an actress. The tears in her eyes are real."
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