The success of the filming will depend on how well you can keep up with the people on the set. Such was the case with Mila Kunis who was not able to keep up with Katy Perry's ex-husband Russell Brand on the set of Forgetting Sarah Marshall.The movie is regarded as one of the best romantic comedies of the 2010s. Directed by Nicholas Stoller, it received positive reviews for the performance of the cast and witty script.Another great aspect of the movie was that it helped us understand what people loved about romantic comedies and what areas need to be reinvented. With the success of the film, one might wonder how well the cast got along on the set of the film.
Mila Kunis Did Not Have The Fondest Memories While Filming Forgetting Sarah Marshall With Russell Brand
During an interview with Vanity Fair, Mila Kunis reveals that there were instances when she could not keep up with her co-stars during the filming of Forgetting Sarah Marshall. She cited instances when co-star Russel Brand went on rants and improvised. She describes those rants by Brand as “existential” and “high brow.”
“I don’t even know what those improvisations mean. I could not keep up to save my life.” Kunis says. “I was like this is their wheelhouse,” she added.
Kunis described the cast of the movie as great and funny. However, she admitted that while her co-stars were great at improvising, she never improved.
Mila Kunis revealed that Russel Brand left her in the dust as far as his existential rants when shooting one of the funniest film's of the time.
Mila Kunis also explained how she got into trouble while filming. She narrated that there was a military base on the same Hawaiian island where they were shooting.
One night, she bought a young soldier a drink at the hotel bar. However, the soldier was still underage, and she recalls the resort staff reporting her to a producer. The actress was just thankful that she did not get kicked out or fired.
Forgetting Sarah Marshall Gave Mila Kunis A Magical Experience
Mila Kunis was only seven years old when her family moved to the US after living in Ukraine. At a young age, she began her acting career. She had a different background which explains why she had a different approach to auditioning and acting. The way her parents raised her made Kunis appreciate any opportunity to work.
Mila Kunis described the filming of Forgetting Sarah Marshall as a “magical experience.” She recalls the cast surfing before and after shooting each day. She also loved the experience of the cast living in the same hotel where they were filming the movie.
While the actors on the film were seemingly random, they blended well together. Even the minor roles had memorable lines and had a big part in Peter’s road to recovery. More importantly, the audience could relate to the story.
Forgetting Sarah Marshall is also notable for the actors and actresses that had cameo roles. Even Cynthia Nixon of Sex and the City appeared in the background of a scene with Peter. In that scene, she could be seen walking past the camera.
Other notable cameo appearances include Jonah Hill as a weird and obsessive fan. Ant-Man’s Paul Rudd also made a brief cameo in the movie.
What Forgetting Sarah Marshall Did To Mila Kunis' Career?
Getting good reviews from critics and with its box office success, Forgetting Sarah Marshall turned Mila Kunis and the rest of the cast into Hollywood stars. Her appearance in Forgetting Sarah Marshall opened opportunities for bigger roles. The movie remained to be one of the actress’ most beloved comedic performances.
Although she is known for comedy, Kunis appeared in some serious movies after starring in the film. She moved on to appear in several major releases such as Black Swan, Body of Eli, Ted, and Jupiter Ascending. In 2022, she starred and produced Luckiest Girl Alive, a Netflix mystery thriller about a girl who comes face to face with her past. The movie highlights Kunis’ transformation from comedy to more serious acting.
One of the films that turned her into a serious actress is the film Black Swan, which was a challenge for her. She learned how to dance and needed to lose about 20 pounds to achieve the desired physique. But her efforts made a difference.
Her performance in Black Swan earned for Kunis a Best Supporting Actress nomination at the Golden Globe Awards and Screen Actors Guild Awards. While she did not bring home the bacon, Kunis did not mind. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, the actress said, “I love what I do, but I don't need to win. Like, I just need to work."
