Halle Berry and Angelina's Rocky Start to On-Screen Chemistry

Dec 10 2023 Image credit: Getty images

Halle Berry discusses a "rocky start" with Maude v Maude co-star Angelina Jolie, emphasizing its impact on the film.

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In April, Warner Bros. won the bid for the action-thriller, starring and produced by Berry and Jolie.

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Berry, 57, and Jolie, 48, bonded over shared experiences of divorce and exes during the Red Sea Film Festival.

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The initial friction serves the on-screen dynamic, and Berry is excited to craft a story from their point of view.

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Berry hints at a story behind the rocky start, promising it's a "good one" for audiences to discover.

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Both actresses, thrice divorced, found common ground in discussing divorces and exes.

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Maude v Maude is described as a blend of Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Mission: Impossible with a comedic twist.

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Her visit to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, served dual purposes: attending the film festival and scouting locations for Maude v Maude.

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The film plans to explore global locations never shown on screen before, offering a globe-trotting adventure.

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Berry's upcoming releases include The Union with Mark Wahlberg and The Mothership with Omari Hardwick in the new year.

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