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*Barbarous chanting* More! More! More! More!
Have you ever come across actors who have sooo much chemistry that even watching their interviews has you giggling and blushing because they're just so cute and amazing together?
Well, after watching The Little Mermaid and fully becoming obsessed with the chemistry between Halle Bailey and Jonah Hauer-King, that's how I felt — and now I absolutely need them to star in another project together. Especially after that lagoon scene...whew!
Twitter: @rowaelinanti / Instagram: @jonahhauerking / Via instagram.com
I also feel this way about the entire 2002 live-action Scooby-Doo cast, but unless they do a movie titled something like Scooby-Doo: The Gang's All Back, I'm not counting on it.
But now that I think about it, it really shouldn't end with those two. Here are 19 other duos — romantic and non-romantic — who should absolutely be in another project together because they made beautiful onscreen magic:
1. Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper from A Star Is Born (2018):
Warner Bros.
Their chemistry was so mesmerizingly through the roof, there were dating rumors. And I must admit, I did give into the delusion for maybe a second (or two). The rumors have since been cleared up, but the internet still had a field day with them.
2. Saoirse Ronan and Timothée Chalamet from Lady Bird (2017) and Little Women (2019):
Columbia, Via A24
Greta Gerwig sees the vision and I think we all should, too. I simply need to see these two star opposite each other again. And again.
3. Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling from Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011), Gangster Squad (2013), and La La Land (2016):
Warner Bros., Lionsgate
If you're surprised to see that Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling starred in three movies together and not just two, so was I. But after watching La La Land, I might just give Gangster Squad a go just to see them in the same frame again.
4. Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul from Breaking Bad (2008):
AMC
A lot of people would argue that Walt and Jesse are one of the most iconic and complex duos in TV history, and who's to say they're wrong? I say give us another project — but maybe not surrounding such harsh circumstances this time.
5. Candice King and Joseph Morgan from The Vampire Diaries (2009):
The CW
OK, everyone always loves to talk about Elena and the Salvatore bros, but let's pivot away from that train wreck of a love triangle and focus on Caroline and Klaus. Even though Klaus was kind of a terrible person, he wasn't terrible to her. Ugh, I loved every second.
6. Samira Wiley and Danielle Brooks from Orange Is the New Black (2013):
Netflix / Via giphy.com
One thing I love the most is friendship between women, and Poussey and Taystee from OITNB might be one of my favorite duos ever. Samira Wiley and Danielle Brooks together was the gift that kept on giving. PS: I'm still not over that Poussey scene.
7. Lana Condor and Noah Centineo from To All the Boys I've Loved Before (2018):
Netflix
This movie single-handedly revived the rom-com genre, and no one else can convince me otherwise. In a world filled with superhero movies, dark dramas, and horror remakes, TATBILB was my beacon of light. I was obsessed with their characters, and I'm equally obsessed with Lana and Noah's friendship.
8. Zoey Deutch and Glen Powell from Set It Up (2018):
Netflix
This duo's chemistry is so good they went viral on Twitter for this assistant challenge they did to promote their movie!
9. Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker from Rush Hour (1998):
New Line Cinema / Via giphy.com
Not gonna lie, this really is just a plea for Rush Hour 4.
10. Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey from How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003) and Fool's Gold (2008):
Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros.
What more is there to say about these two utter icons? They have romantic chemistry and comedic chemistry, and that's really all I need to make me happy. But what would make me happier? Another film.
11. Jessica Chastain and Oscar Isaac from A Most Violent Year (2014) and Scenes from a Marriage (2021):
HBO
I am in love with both of these actors individually, so both of them starring opposite each other was absolutely mesmerizing. Their chemistry was tangible, and could especially be felt (and seen) during the duo's viral red carpet PDA moment.
12. Anne Hathaway and Chris Pine from The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004):
Walt Disney Pictures
I'm literally kicking my feet just thinking about their sizzling chemistry. That scene where Mia sneaks out and her and Nicholas wake up under the tree makes me swoooooon every time.
13. Issa Rae and Yvonne Orji from Insecure (2016):
HBO
Seeing realistic portrayals of friendship is important, and Insecure does it extremely well. Issa and Yvonne flesh out the highs and lows of love and relationships that feel very real, which isn't surprising since they're close friends IRL! That said, we need another project ASAP.
14. Scarlett Johansson and Chris Evans from The Perfect Score (2004), The Nanny Diaries (2007), and the MCU:
Paramount Pictures, Disney's Marvel Studios
This duo's history has literally spanned a decade, and after their departure from the MCU, I am itching for another rom-com. Scarlett and Chris, please open up your schedules and give the fans (me) what they (I) want.
15. Lily Collins and Sam Claflin from Love, Rosie (2014):
Lionsgate
Love, Rosie is the epitome of a "wrong place, wrong time" romance, and Lily Collins and Sam Claflin do a phenomenal job of showcasing the yearning and romantic tension of two best friends who just can't stay on the same page. These two actors not being in another project together is a crime I cannot forgive.
16. Danai Gurira and Andrew Lincoln from The Walking Dead (2010):
AMC
The series pivoted from the comics and gave us the wonder that is Michonne and Rick. Danai and Andrew's chemistry was undeniable, and I really need to see them in another project where they're not fighting zombies 24/7.
17. Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill from 21 Jump Street (2012) and 22 Jump Street (2014):
Columbia
As far as comedic pairings go, it's hard to beat Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill. Although a 23 Jump Street will most likely never happen, I'm just going to remain blissfully ignorant and hold on to hope.
18. Lily James and Richard Madden from Disney's live-action Cinderella (2015):
Walt Disney Studios / Via giphy.com
Arguably one of Disney's best live-action remakes, Lily James and Richard Madden made the perfect Cinderella and Prince Charming. In fact, I like their portrayals much more than the original — although, original Charming didn't have much to work with in the first place. Fairy Godmother, I wish for more Lily James and Richard Madden, please!
19. Zendaya and Tom Holland from Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017):
Sony
I don't know about you guys, but I vividly remember where I was when they made their relationship official (I was in the Taco Bell parking lot when the news broke). That said, I'd love to see these IRL love birds in another project together — specifically in a movie where they play enemies-to-lovers.
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