Cole and Sadie are very different. Do you believe that opposites attract?
DE ARMAS: I think for sure we lean towards something that we don’t have; something that’s missing in us that we see in another person that we find attractive or exciting.
EVANS: Sometimes these people force you to grow in a way that maybe you wouldn’t have forced yourself to expand into, so I guess that could be seen as an opposite – but it’s really about creating growth.
Have you ever ghosted someone or been ghosted? Like how Sadie ghosts Cole but he still doesn’t take the hint and pursues her?
EVANS: Look, no one’s disparaging love and romance, but if you have a nice night with someone and you’ve texted a bunch and they haven’t responded – and then you fly across the country to visit them, its probably not a good look.
DE ARMAS: It’s definitely crazy behaviour. Yeah, and [our characters] both have been ghosted and ghosted people, very quick. No time to remember.
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Sadie sees herself as a cactus – low maintenance and never needy. Is that a good philosophy to live by?
DE ARMAS: I think being a cactus is sad and boring. I am not a cactus at all in my life. I believe in relationships and love and kindness and giving each other support and connection. I like that I am someone who likes nourishing my friendships and relationships. I need that. Being a cactus is cold and just depressing. And I think, ultimately, these two people find that is a pretty lonely place to be, if you’re a cactus. It’s better to have each other.
EVANS: It’s about being someone who is independent but it almost applies to the film industry, too. I used to tell myself, if you’re not okay without it, you’ll never be okay with it. It’s a matter of making sure you yourself are a whole person first. If too much of who you are or your identity is dependent upon needing something or someone, then you’re on pretty unstable ground. So when you are an independent person on your own, that’s when I think the best things come your way and can open up opportunities in terms of who you can let into your life.
Ghosted flips the usual tough guy and damsel in distress stereotypes…
EVANS: Yes, the role reversal is a surprise. The first 25 minutes is a straight romantic movie – and then you go a hard right turn into this action film. So the goal is to try and subvert the norms of damsel in distress, capable action star. And that’s what makes it refreshing and unique is that someone like me that people may recognise as someone who may be capable in certain situations is very much not in this situation.
DE ARMAS: I love that you have a chance to get to know these characters who seem like they could have a future together. You want to see where this goes and have them meet again, and see if that romance can happen.
EVANS: It’s all about the fun and the thrill of tentatively getting to know someone. It’s when you can’t believe this person that you’re instantly attracted to likes you back. I think we all dream about those moments, those dates when you feel like you’re in a movie.
Is it fun to play against type?
DE ARMAS: I never thought I would be doing action films. But here I am. The opportunity came with James Bond [2021’s No Time to Die] and it’s been a nice wave to ride and it’s very exciting and rewarding. And I’m happy, as a woman, to be playing these action parts. I think they’re needed in cinema. But I won’t be doing action movies forever.
EVANS: It’s up to me to diversify the performances I give to make sure people see me as more than just one role. I guess my best acting accomplishment is making you think that I’m more Cap [Captain America] than this guy!
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