Dakota Johnson is diving back into the dangerous romance territory—this time with psychological twists. After Fifty Shades
, she has traded Christian Grey for a sweaty, tangled love triangle Materialists
, where she stars alongside Pedro Pascal in a whirlwind of romance and status games that is already lighting up screens. Then comes the web of secrets, lies, and steamy tension in Verity
. Starring alongside Anne Hathaway and Josh Hartnett, Johnson plunges into this adaptation of one of Colleen Hoover’s most talked-about thrillers- dripping with secrets, obsession, and a dangerously irresistible husband
. With Dakota Johnson now hinting at fresh behind-the-scenes chatter, the heat is far from over.
Dakota Johnson’s chat with Amy Poehler had listeners leaning in. With Materialists
already making noise in theaters, she touched on the layered demands of steamy scenes—sparking fresh speculation around Verity.
Amy Poehler got the scoop—and it is all about Dakota Johnson and some serious heat
Dakota Johnson got refreshingly real on Amy Poehler’s Good Hang
podcast about what it really was when filming s– scenes, though she never confirmed whether she meant the already-in-theaters Materialists
or the upcoming thriller Verity
. What she did share was how growing up, her mom had treated these topics with straightforward honesty
—discussing everything from menstruation to how necessary it was to feel proud of oneself in one’s own skin. Johnson said, “it’s something that I feel brave with… when it’s used the right way in a story,”
showing how this foundation helped her bring authenticity and courage to her many intimate scenes.
here’s dakota johnson talking about her working with an intimacy coordinator for her sex scenes in verity pic.twitter.com/h0SqBUaoO0
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Johnson also dished out some juicy behind-the-scenes without naming project names, leaving fans guessing between Verity
and Materialists
. The intimacy coordinator, she said, had suggested placing a Pilates ball between her and her co-star during a thrusting scene to keep things safe and comfortable
—though they ended up not using the idea. With both films stirring chatter for very different reasons, Dakota’s openness has only deepened the intrigue around her recent choices. While Verity
is simmering behind, Dakota Johnson’s choice in Materialists
has sparked quite the uproar and debate.
No Pilates ball here—just a chaotic love triangle that is turning viewers into Team Chris Evans or Team Pedro Pascal loyalists. And if Verity
hints at steam to come, Materialists
is already riding a stylish fallout after the fire, and for more of her charm in the meantime, there is a whole list of her films ready to stream
on Netflix.
Two heartthrobs, one matchmaker- who will Dakota Johnson choose?
There is no casual way to frame this—Dakota Johnson is torn between Chris Evans playing John, a vulnerable, soul-baring ex, and Pedro Pascal’s Harry the rich, charming safe bet
in Materialists
, and that has sent the internet spiraling. Fans were not only looking up to watch a movie; they were choosing sides like it is dodgeball. Team Chris? He is broke but soulful. Team Pedro? Billionaire charm in a custom suit and
irresistible trouble. With both men turning up the heat, Materialists
is out to be less rom-com and more romantic battlefield.
Dakota Johnson plays a matchmaker who’s caught in a love triangle between Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal in their new film Materialists! #FallonTonight pic.twitter.com/q5Ygq1canR
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Social media had been ablaze with full-blown battle threads about who Dakota Johnson’s character should end up with and what each man represents- stability or spontaneity, tradition or temptation
. And while the rom-com may have fans picking sides still, Dakota Johnson’s bold trajectory is keeping on trucking with Verity
in the works. If Materialists
looks this intense in trailers, just wait till Verity
drops its steamier curveballs.
What do you think—was Dakota Johnson talking about Verity
or Materialists
? Let us know in the comments.