LOS ANGELES (Azat TV) – The professional chemistry between Nicole Kidman and Alexander Skarsgård in the Emmy-winning series Big Little Lies was intense, but the actress recently revealed that maintaining that intimacy required a very specific, strictly enforced rule on set. During a candid appearance on the Las Culturistas podcast, Kidman disclosed that she famously had to intervene when her co-star attempted to eat a falafel sandwich immediately before their scripted kissing scenes.
The Falafel Incident on the Set of Big Little Lies
Kidman, who played Celeste Wright opposite Skarsgård’s Perry Wright, did not mince words regarding her stance on on-screen intimacy. While discussing her professional deal-breakers, she recalled the moment she had to pull the Swedish actor aside. “When Alexander Skarsgård ate a falafel sandwich before we did the scenes in Big Little Lies, I’m like, ‘No, no, no, Alex. I’m meant to be into you and kissing you — put away the falafel now,’” she stated during the interview. The actress joked that her firm admonishment likely ensured that Skarsgård never touched the Middle Eastern street food again before filming.
Setting Professional Boundaries for Intimacy
For Kidman, the issue is not merely a preference but a fundamental requirement for her work. “I cannot stand bad breath. This is a deal-breaker for me,” she explained to hosts Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers. She emphasized that no matter how visually striking a co-star may be, a lack of oral hygiene disrupts the performance. “If I say, ‘Breathe on me,’ and I have to recoil, yikes, I’m out. You could not offer me enough money.” Her comments have resonated with fans as the industry continues to prepare for the long-awaited third season of the HBO hit, which is currently in development with Francesca Sloane writing the premiere episode.
Alexander Skarsgård’s Current Career Trajectory
Beyond his past work on Big Little Lies, Skarsgård continues to push boundaries in his craft, recently starring in Harry Lighton’s Pillion. The film, which explores the complexities of a BDSM-oriented relationship between a timid young man and an enigmatic biker, showcases the actor’s willingness to tackle unconventional roles. While he maintains his status as a leading Hollywood figure, anecdotes like Kidman’s provide a rare, humanizing glimpse into the mundane realities of high-stakes television production.
The resurgence of this anecdote highlights the enduring public interest in the behind-the-scenes dynamics of Big Little Lies as the production gears up for its third season, underscoring how even minor set etiquette impacts the perception of on-screen chemistry.