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Kirsten Dunst, reflecting on her experience filming the iconic upside-down kiss scene with Tobey Maguire in the 2002 Spider-Man movie, revealed some behind-the-scenes challenges during an appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show. Despite the scene’s romantic and memorable outcome, Dunst described the filming process as “miserable” due to the pouring rain and discomfort.
Director Sam Raimi aimed to make the scene special, even providing Dunst with a book of famous kisses for inspiration. However, the harsh conditions made it tough for both actors. Dunst recalled the difficulties, mentioning Tobey Maguire’s struggle to breathe while hanging upside down, making it feel like she was “resuscitating” him.
Tobey Maguire has also spoken about the challenges he faced during the filming of the scene in previous interviews. He described feeling like he was suffocating with rain pouring into his nose while wearing the Spider-Man mask. Despite the discomfort, Maguire acknowledged the significance of the moment and the enduring impact it has had on audiences.
The iconic kiss scene has been recreated in various forms of media, including television shows like The O.C., where actor Adam Brody faced similar challenges while hanging upside down for the shoot.
For Spider-Man fans looking to relive this memorable moment, the 2002 movie is available for streaming on Disney+.