Unexpected Onscreen Kisses: The Story Behind Them

Published on 02/29/2024
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‘Stranger Things’

Part of the reason viewers adore Netflix’s Stranger Things is the great ensemble that brings the characters to life. And given that they are teens, it is unsurprising that emotions and young love will play a role in the show. That was the case for Max (Sadie Sink) and Lucas (Caleb McLaughlin) in season two, and it ended with a kiss, albeit one that was not planned. Max gives Lucas a kiss at the Snow Ball Dance. The kiss had been discussed prior to filming, but they had initially decided against it. However, co-creator Ross Duffer observed how freaked out Sink was by the notion and, believing that discomfort would play well, decided to make the scene a reality. We’d think the kids did pretty well!

'Stranger Things'

‘Stranger Things’

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‘New Girl’

The ensemble of Fox’s New Girl surprised fans with an unexpected kiss halfway through its first season, which the production crew repeatedly tried to leave out. In “Injured,” Schmidt (Max Greenfield) kisses an injured Nick (Jake Johnson) on the mouth twice. When asked about the kiss, they admitted it was all improvised. When speaking with Ryan Seacrest on On Air, the performers confessed that the kiss was not put into the screenplay, but Greenfield performed it anyway. The crew didn’t appear to believe the kiss was acceptable, but Greenfield kissed Johnson in every take. The staff eventually succumbed and recognized it was the right decision.

'New Girl'

‘New Girl’

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