Dakota Johnson recently reflected on working with Justin Timberlake on the 2010 film “The Social Network.” In an interview with Vanity Fair, Johnson opened up about filming an intimate scene with Timberlake when she was just 19 years old.
Johnson had some preconceived ideas about Timberlake since he was already an established pop star. However, she said her experience was positive. “He was very kind and welcoming to me as a newcomer,” Johnson remarked.
The scene in question introduced Timberlake’s character Sean Parker to the concept of Facebook. It required Johnson, playing a Stanford student, to straddle and whip Timberlake with her hair multiple times under director David Fincher’s demanding direction.
Due to Fincher’s exacting approach, Johnson estimated they filmed the scene over 30 times. She said this intensive process left an impression. “I feel like I remember it vividly, even though it was over 10 years ago,” Johnson stated. While the extensive filming was challenging, Johnson praised Timberlake’s professionalism throughout.
Released in 2010, “The Social Network” told the story of Facebook’s creation and was a critical and financial success. It won awards for Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Film Editing, and Best Original Score at the Oscars.
For Johnson, the role served as an early step in her decade-long career. Since then, she has starred in blockbuster franchises like “Fifty Shades of Grey” and the upcoming Marvel film “Madame Web.”
Johnson’s anecdotes provide a glimpse into the memorable filming experience of an acclaimed movie. They also show how demanding productions can lead newcomers like Johnson to form new impressions of established actors through collaborative work.
