Sep 2, 2008, 4:00 GMT
Thandie Newton refused to film her sex scene with Gerard Butler in 'RocknRolla' because he was ill.
British actress Thandie Newton arrives at the World Premiere of director Guy Ritchie's new film 'Rocknrolla' held at the Odeon West End in Central London, England, 01 September 2008. The movie is an action thriller about London's criminal underworld and a Russian mobster's shady land deal. Released 5th September. EPA/DANIEL DEME
The 35-year-old actress - who plays stunning accountant Stella in Guy Ritchie's new movie - insisted the scene didn't involve her kissing him after she realised how sick Gerard was.
Thandie - who is only seen romping with the hunky actor in the movie - told BANG Showbiz: "I arrived on set for the sex scene to find Gerry was very unwell indeed. So I wouldn't kiss him.
"Guy had to improvise. I don't know how he coped with those problems but it ended up being one of the most brilliant scenes. But I did find it challenging having to climax in a close-up to camera."
Thandie also said she really enjoyed shooting the gangster movie because she liked being around the predominantly male cast.
The actress added: "One of the things I really liked about the film was that on set it was just me surrounded by men! It was a lot less chat but it was great."
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