Unexpected Onscreen Kisses: The Story Behind Them

Published on 02/29/2024
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‘Star Wars: Episode IX: The Last Jedi’

Star Wars has captivated fans for decades. Loved characters are iconic. Fans were nervous when Disney unveiled a new trilogy to conclude George Lucas’ 1977 Skywalker Saga. Ryan Johnson’s The Last Jedi is the most divisive of the three. Although the kiss in the movie was unintentional, it nevertheless connects with people regardless of their opinions. In the film’s climax, Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) saves Leia and says goodbye. Hamill unexpectedly kisses Leia on the forehead before confronting the Last Order warriors. Johnson loved the moment, so they took several photos to be sure it was perfect. Hamill said the kiss was “momentous” since it was like saying goodbye to a lifelong friend. Fisher died before The Last Jedi was released, and Hamill says he can’t watch the moment because it’s too painful.

'Star Wars Episode IX The Last Jedi'

‘Star Wars Episode IX The Last Jedi’

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‘Edge of Tomorrow’

Tom Cruise had two impromptu onscreen kisses, one in an unexpected film. In 2014’s Edge of Tomorrow, Cruise plays Major William Cage, who dies repeatedly in a bleak future. Rita Vrataski (Emily Blunt), a Special Forces warrior, helps him break the temporal loop. The writers always planned to have Cruise and Blunt kiss, but it never happened, according to Christopher McQuarrie. Since it wasn’t crucial to the plot, they didn’t care. Blunt came up with her own idea throughout filming. The Mimics follow Cage and Vrataski as they try to reach the Omega in the thrilling finish. Cage and Vrataski plan how to win knowing they will die. Vrataski kisses Cage to thank him for getting her so far. Blunt kissed Cruise on a whim without rehearsing, reports say.

'Edge Of Tomorrow'

‘Edge Of Tomorrow’

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