Sparks fly between Laura Dern and Liam Hemsworth in a picturesque new romance.
Lonely Planet is the story of a novelist (Dern) on a Moroccan author’s retreat whose acquaintanceship with a younger man (Hemsworth) “evolves into an intoxicating, life-altering love affair,” in accordance with a synopsis.
Within the first trailer, shared solely with PEOPLE, Dern, 57, experiences a private renaissance in lovely Morocco, working by her author’s block.
“I like that the story focuses on connection and intimacy and feeling actually seen,” Dern tells PEOPLE. “It’s a romance of self-discovery as a lot as it’s deeply understanding one other individual.”
Hemsworth, 34, agrees. “The story is not only concerning the romance between two individuals; it’s about private development, self-discovery and the complexities of relationships. The characters are relatable, flawed and navigating the sweetness and challenges of affection in a setting that’s visually gorgeous and culturally wealthy.”
The Australian star additionally calls Dern “extremely grounded and beneficiant” as a costar and pal, including, “She has this unimaginable capacity to raise each scene together with her emotional depth, and on the identical time she makes your complete set really feel collaborative and supportive.”
Lonely Planet “jogged my memory why I like making movies,” he provides. “It’s not only for the work itself, however for the bonds you kind with individuals you share that journey with.”
As for a favourite reminiscence from the set, Dern factors to “Liam feeding me 87 olives and using on the again of his motorcycle.” The Oscar winner says throughout filming, Hemsworth was “such a protecting champion and companion to me.”
In an interview with Netflix’s Tudum, Dern additionally referred to as her onscreen love curiosity “pure magic.” Hemsworth “turned not solely a buddy and a confidant by our Moroccan journey, however our shared longing [for] honesty and intimacy in all relationships was very shifting to me.”
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Lonely Planet is written and directed by Susannah Grant (author of Erin Brockovich) and costars Diana Silvers, Younès Boucif, Adriano Giannini and Rachida Brakni.
Hemsworth starred earlier this yr in action-thriller Land of Dangerous. Amongst his upcoming roles is main Netflix’s drama The Witcher, changing Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia. Dern, contemporary off starring in and govt producing Apple TV+ comedy Palm Royale, will subsequent seem in a Noah Baumbach movie starring George Clooney and Adam Sandler.
Lonely Planet is on Netflix Oct. 11.