Hollywood actor Richard Gere (76) was photographed beginning filming for a romance movie with an actress 48 years his junior, Diana Silvers (28).
According to the Daily Mail on the 5th (local time), Richard Gere filmed a romantic date scene with co-star Diana Silvers while shooting the new film 'Asymmetry' in New York.
Gere, who turns 77 later this month, plays Ezra, a respected veteran writer in the film, while 28-year-old Diana Silvers plays Alice, a literary assistant, and they share scenes together.
The film 'Asymmetry' is based on Lisa Halliday's best-selling novel of the same name. It is a work based on the author's experience of being in a relationship with the famous writer Philip Roth, who was 43 years older than her. The film depicts the story that unfolds after the two unexpectedly meet in Central Park and their relationship develops into a secret romantic affair.
The film is directed by veteran filmmaker Edward Zwick, who won the Academy Award for best picture for 'Shakespeare in Love' and directed films such as 'Legends of the Fall' and 'The Last Samurai.'
Gere's real life has also drawn attention for age-gap romances similar to those in the film. Gere's third wife, Spanish public relations professional Alejandra Silva (43), is 33 years his junior. Gere's first wife, top model Cindy Crawford, was also 15 years younger; the two were married from 1991 to 1995.
Beyond the striking 48-year age gap, attention is focused on what kind of acting chemistry Richard Gere and Diana Silvers will show on screen.
However, local controversy has continued. Many reacted with disbelief at the 48-year age difference, saying the romance feels like that of a grandfather and granddaughter. "That's the age difference between my dad and my daughter... grandpa and granddaughter level...", "Who is the target audience? I'm a woman and I really don't want to see this", "Would a normal person watch something like this?" and similar comments were made.
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