James Marsden & Michelle Monaghan On ‘The Best of Me,’ Their Chemistry, Nicholas Sparks

The Best Of Me, the new film adapted from the Nicholas Sparks novel, stars James Marsden and Michelle Monaghan as high school sweethearts Dawson and Amanda who reunite after decades apart. To establish their bond, the actors spent some time getting their chemistry right before shooting. “That was invaluable, especially on a movie like this, which is all about the dialogue and the connection between the other actors,” Marsden told uInterview exclusively.

Marsden, who has worked on Sparks’ films before, finds himself drawn to his classic love stories. “I find these stories are rare nowadays to see in films,” Marsden told uInterview. “To me it was another opportunity to go down that road and have it be about the connection you have with the other actor. I feel this is something not lost on Nicholas and you see that element in most of his movies.”

The Best of Me is currently in wide release.