Samara Weaving and Kyle Gallner, the dynamic duo behind the upcoming crime thriller Carolina Caroline, have set their sights on a new genre: fantasy. In a recent interview, the actors revealed their dream project—a swashbuckling adventure reminiscent of The Princess Bride. "Give me a sword and let's go!" Gallner exclaimed, hinting at their shared enthusiasm for a fantasy epic.
A New Kind of Chemistry
In Carolina Caroline, directed by Adam Rehmeier (Dinner in America), Weaving plays Caroline, a sweet small-town girl who falls for Gallner's charismatic con man, Oliver. Their on-screen chemistry is electric, a key factor in the film's success. Weaving admitted she went full "diva" to ensure Gallner was cast, threatening to walk if anyone else took the role. "I would just pull the diva thing," she laughed, "being like, 'I'm walking if it's not him.'"
Gallner praised Rehmeier's trust and creative freedom, noting that the director fought for him to play Oliver. "He's always just trusted me," Gallner said. "He lets me do roles that other people would never let me do." The duo's collaboration extends beyond this film, with Gallner also working with Rehmeier on the upcoming A Bobby Thing.
Choosing the Right Projects
Both actors are selective about their roles. Weaving follows a simple rule: "If it's not a fuck yes, it's a fuck no." Gallner agrees, adding that he's now focused on work-life balance and exploring different genres. "I'm a huge fan of horror films, and I will continue to do them, but also finding stuff like this to really try to branch out," he said. Their next goal? A fantasy film that channels the charm of The Princess Bride.
For fans of the genre, this is exciting news. Fantasy films that nail it from opening credits to final frame are rare, but Weaving and Gallner's passion suggests they could deliver something special. Their chemistry in Carolina Caroline proves they can handle any genre, from crime to romance to fantasy.
What's Next for the Duo?
Gallner is also set to reunite with Strange Darling director JT Mollner in Skeletons, a project he teases as a new phase in his career. Meanwhile, Carolina Caroline hits theaters this weekend, offering audiences a steamy, perilous road trip of crime and passion. With Weaving and Gallner at the helm, it's a must-see for genre fans.
As for their fantasy dream, Weaving summed it up: "We just kept going, 'You guys, come on. Have you seen this kid? He's got what it takes!'" With their combined talent and determination, a Princess Bride-style adventure might just become reality.
