Richard Curtis: 'Love Actually' Was a 'Catastrophe'

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Director Curtis pulls back the curtain on the iconic holiday rom-com that became a modern classic but was nearly a 'catastrophe' on set.

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According to Curtis, co-writer of the feel-good film, Love Actually was rife with behind-the-scenes drama, with the ensemble cast frequently clashing on set.
Despite the movie's enduring popularity, Curtis revealed that the shoot was 'a catastrophe' due to the lack of chemistry between the stars and creative differences during production.

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Richard Curtis, Laura Linney, Liam Neeson, Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant, Keira Knightley, Andrew Lincoln, Love Actually