Jonah Hill and Lauren London don’t Actually lock lips in that “You People” kiss scene, according to a co-star.
Comedian Andrew Schulz, who had a supporting role as Cousin Avi in the Netflix film, said on an episode of his podcast “The Brilliant Idiots” last week that the kiss was created with CGI.
“It’s a funny thing. I don’t even know if I’m supposed to share this shit, but in the final scene they don’t even kiss,” Schulz said. “It’s CGI. I swear to god.”
“I’m there watching the wedding and I see them watching the kiss. And their faces stop so far,” he said, “but in the film, you can see their faces come closer. And then you can see their faces turn a little bit into a fake kiss.”
Netflix did not immediately return a request for comment.
The romantic drama follows Ezra (Hill) and Amira (London) as they navigate an interracial relationship and confront family culture and the social expectations that come with it. The film was released on Netflix last month to mostly negative reviews, including criticism that the romantic leads lacked on-screen chemistry.
