Natalie Portman Says Playing Siblings With John Krasinski Was ‘Really Fun'
Natalie Portman explained that she and John Krasinski drew from their own experiences to bring their sibling relationship to life on screen.
Natalie Portman got to tick off a big dream from her bucket list while teaming up with John Krasinski for her latest film. The two starred in Fountain of Youth, a mystery movie that took them on a globe-trotting adventure to some incredible places. The film's red carpet premiere was held at the American Museum of Natural History in Los Angeles on Monday, May 19. At the event, the 43-year-old actress opened up about why playing John's sister made the experience especially meaningful for her.
'It was so incredible to get to work with John. He's so funny. He's so kind, such a good actor and to play brother and sister was really fun because both of us, I think, had an imagination of what it might be like," Portman said in an interview to People.
She explained that being an only child herself, she and John, who grew up with brothers, used their own experiences and imaginations to bring their sibling relationship to life on screen. Krasinski has two older brothers, Paul and Dr. Kevin Krasinski.
Natalie added that the cast felt like a family during filming. She recalled the joy of traveling to amazing places, saying, 'We really had a crew the whole time and we all really had fun together. And then we got to shoot at the pyramids and be in Vienna and it was just magical."
The story in Fountain of Youth centers around Luke Purdue, played by Krasinski, a treasure-hunting expert who is estranged from his sister Charlotte, the role played by Portman. The two siblings have to work together for a risky global heist to find the mythical Fountain of Youth. Their mission is funded by a mysterious billionaire named Owen Carver, played by Domhnall Gleeson. But Owen has an ulterior motive for helping them and is not as straightforward as they seem.
Krasinski spoke about the dynamic between the characters as he described Luke and Charlotte as opposites. He said, 'I love the initial juxtaposition between Luke and Charlotte — this idea of the adventurous spirit and the person who is always playing it safe."
The film's director, Guy Ritchie, also commented on the sibling relationship and explained how their arguments add to the story's drama. He noted that squabbling is a natural part of brother-sister relationships. 'Brothers and sisters can say things to each other that no one else can. You can warm your hands off that kind of banter," the director added.
The film also stars Eiza Gonzalez, Stanley Tucci, Laz Alonso, Arian Moayed and more. Fountain of Youth will be released on Apple TV+ on Friday, May 23.
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