Kristen Bell returns to the in screen Netflix “Nobody Wants This,” in which she plays a relationship podcast host who develops feelings for an unconventional rabbi, portrayed by Adam Brody. Bell, known for her roles in “Veronica Mars” and “Frozen,” said the project felt right when it crossed her desk.
“I think it caught my attention because I thought it was edgy and thoughtful and funny. And I hadn’t seen a rom-com this grounded in a while, especially one that dealt with all the modern dangers of dating, like dating apps and cultural differences.”
Bell also revealed that she immediately knew Brody was the perfect choice to play her romantic counterpart when she read the script.
“By page three, I thought there’s only one person who can pull off this level of charm, and that’s Adam Brody,” she said. Having worked with him in the past, she was confident about their on-screen chemistry.
“I pushed him from the start,” she said.
When asked why rom-coms are important right now, Bell said it comes from the film’s feel-good nature.
“They’re happy entertainment, you know? There’s something to look forward to … you feel a sense of joy and love when you watch them,” she said.
Bell, who is married to actor Dax Shepard, said despite their opposite personalities, they constantly bring out the best in each other.
“We’re constantly disagreeing about things, and that just makes it fun and interesting. But there’s a level of trust where I always want to hear what his opinion is, even if I don’t agree,” she said.
Bell also offered advice to younger people hoping to be successful in the entertainment industry.
“You must hurry,” she said. “I never expected it to come to me. I knew I just had to keep putting myself out there.”