In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Riley Keough, best known for her role in “Daisy Jones & the Six,” shared a surprising and humorous behind-the-scenes story from the set of “Under the Silver Lake,” a 2018 mystery-thriller in which she starred alongside Andrew Garfield. The incident involved a seemingly harmless granola bar with peanuts and led to a temporary halt in filming.
Keough shared details about the amusing incident that occurred while she was getting ready for a scene that involved her sharing a kiss with her co-star Andrew Garfield, renowned for his role in “Tick, Tick, Boom!” Reflecting on the moment, Keough expressed, “It was actually quite nerve-wracking. I was in the makeup trailer, having a granola bar or something, and I was on the verge of filming a scene where I had to kiss Andrew.”
The unexpected turn of events unfolded when a vigilant makeup artist noticed the granola bar Keough was enjoying and inquired about its ingredients, specifically whether it contained peanuts. Responding with some confusion, Keough mentioned that the snack might indeed contain nuts. What followed was an escalated situation involving a producer who was familiar with Keough and the potential severity of the situation.
Keough detailed the producer’s involvement, sharing, “The producer came in and was like, ‘Riley, Andrew’s very allergic to peanuts and we have to shut the set down.’” Expressing her surprise and gratitude for the swift intervention, Keough humorously reflected, “It shouldn’t have been at craft, and I don’t know why they’re on set. It was just kind of like, ‘Oh f–k, that’s crazy.’ But also thank God that this woman caught it, because I had no idea.”
The incident sheds light on the unpredictability that can arise during film productions and the careful consideration that goes into ensuring the safety and well-being of the cast and crew. “Under the Silver Lake,” directed by David Robert Mitchell, provided the backdrop for this amusing tale of on-set mishaps.
In addition to sharing this light-hearted anecdote, Keough discussed her experience working on “Under the Silver Lake” and the unique opportunity it provided to film in her hometown of Los Angeles. The actress expressed her appreciation for being able to work in a familiar environment, stating, “I’ve only ever been able to film three things in Los Angeles, which is where I live.”
Keough’s candid revelation showcases the unexpected moments that can arise behind the scenes of film productions and adds a touch of humor to the challenges that come with bringing stories to life on the big screen.
