Caine Awestruck By Taylor's Professionalism

2 months ago 30th Nov 03:35

Sir Michael Caine begged Dame Elizabeth Taylor to "fluff" her lines as they filmed Zee And Co. - because she was outshining him with her perfect performance.

The Alife star has performed opposite a number of top actresses in his career, including Nicole Kidman, Charlize Theron and Scarlett Johansson, but he insists Taylor was the most impressive leading lady.

- because she was outshining him with her perfect performance

And he reveals the veteran actress was so well-prepared when she showed up on the set of the 1972 drama, she made him look like an amateur.

He tells Total Film, "I remember I was doing a movie with Elizabeth Taylor a long time ago and I didn't know what to expect - lots of tantrums, probably. But she was completely professional, knew her lines before she turned up, never had any temper tantrums. She was quite amazing. She never fluffed. I bl**dy do that, you know? In the end, I said, 'Will you muck up your delivery so I look good?' So she did".