Keira Knightley’s Liquid Courage for Intense Scene

Keira Knightley found herself reaching for the vodka to gather her nerves for a pivotal moment in the film ‘A Dangerous Method'.

The 26-year-old actress, upon first encountering the script, felt a wave of apprehension about the daring scene.

She confessed that she resorted to a few shots of vodka before shooting commenced, emphasizing her reluctance to revisit such scenarios in the future.

During the Toronto Film Festival, Keira divulged, “I did a couple of shots of vodka beforehand, and then a couple of glasses of champagne as a celebration of never having to do that again.”

The movie, crafted by the provocative director David Cronenburg, delves into the intricate dynamics between psychoanalysts Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud, portrayed by Michael Fassbender and Viggo Mortensen, respectively.

Keira embodies Sabina Spielrein, a Russian woman entangled romantically with Carl.

The prospect of the steamy scene left Keira so uneasy that she playfully issued a warning to Michael before filming.

“I did actually say to Michael before one of the scenes, ‘I've got a security guard outside.

You touch me and he's gonna break your legs!'”

she recounted.

Michael's response to her jest was a reminder of the scene's context: “Keira, you're tied to a bed.

You're not really in a position to say that.”

To navigate the intimate scenes, Michael redirected his actions towards a nearby box instead of directly interacting with Keira.

Initially wary of the spanking sequences, Keira had reservations about accepting the role altogether.

Reflecting on her initial hesitation, she admitted, “When I first read the script, I thought, ‘I don't think that I can do that,' particularly because it's the age of the Internet; it's gonna be everywhere; I don't want that out there.”

Nevertheless, reassurance from the director allayed her concerns.

David assured her that the scenes would be handled with a clinical perspective, devoid of excessive sensuality.

Keira recalled their conversation, stating, “Look, if I'm gonna do them, then they're gonna be clinical; they're not gonna be s**y, they're not gonna be voyeuristic in that way.”

Keira Knightley's approach to the challenging scenes exemplifies the complexities of portraying sensitive material on screen.

Her candid revelations at the film festival shed light on the intricate process of navigating intimate moments within a cinematic context.

As audiences witness her portrayal in ‘A Dangerous Method', they glimpse the dedication and fortitude required to bring such nuanced characters