As the filming of "Like Crazy" progressed, with Jennifer Lawrence portraying Samantha, an early introduction to the film, Felicity Jones, who played Anna, found herself increasingly drawn to Lucas. The song Lucas had just performed captured her heart completely. It was as if he had, through his compelling acting and musical talent, stolen her heart right out of her chest. She found herself wanting to know more about him beyond the confines of the film project.
Felicity, however, kept her growing affection under wraps. The production went on, and in a pivotal scene, her character, Anna, confesses her love for Lucas's character, Jacob, through a heartfelt letter. She discreetly leaves it on Lucas's motorbike, parked outside the bar where he works, with "Jacob" written on the envelope.
The sincerity of Anna's letter, penned by Felicity, was undeniable. Drake, the director, had decided to leave the love letters in the hands of the cast members to add a touch of realism. When Lucas, as Jacob, finally reads the letter, his reaction is one of mild surprise mixed with amusement, evidenced by a soft chuckle.
"I've seen your incredible acting, and it blew me away—far beyond what I expected. You're truly one of the most talented actors I've come across. And it's not just your acting; your singing and musical abilities are just as admirable. That song you performed at the bar... it made me fall for you, like crazy." The camera caught glimpses of the letter, but Felicity's curvy handwriting made it hard to read clearly. As Lucas turned the page, he read, "You might think I'm crazy, but..."
It appeared the letter was more from Felicity herself than her character, Anna. Lucas couldn't help but chuckle at Felicity's boldness in writing such words, though he doubted she had truly fallen for him. He thought she probably wrote the letter that way to add authenticity to the scene. And it worked—he chuckled genuinely, a moment both the camera and Drake felt deeply.
Once filming wrapped up, Lucas and Felicity shared a glance and a smile.
Jennifer, observing their exchange from a short distance, walked over to Lucas and curiously asked, "Can I see what's written in that letter?"
Lucas, with a smile, gently refused, "No, it's kind of private," before tucking the letter away.
"Private, huh?" Jennifer mused, a mix of jealousy and curiosity stirring within her. She had tried to sneak a peek at the letter during playback on the camera, but Felicity's intricate, curvy handwriting, coupled with the dim lighting, made it difficult. However, Jennifer managed to catch bits and pieces, enough to understand Felicity's admiration for Lucas's singing and musical talent, and her declaration of falling for him "like crazy"—a clever nod to the name of their film project.
Then, she noticed Lucas and Felicity deep in conversation.
"I read your letter. You're quite something, aren't you? Writing it like that?" Lucas said, his voice filled with amusement.
"Why not? It adds a touch of reality to our scene, doesn't it?" Felicity replied, her smile hiding the turmoil inside. The truth was, making the scene more authentic was just an excuse to mask her budding feelings for Lucas. It was a small, delicate flame of affection, not strong enough for a grand confession but significant enough to cause inner conflict. Felicity convinced herself that these feelings were fleeting, that they would fade with the conclusion of the film project. She was determined to keep her emotions in check until then, hoping that distance would eventually extinguish her fondness for Lucas. The sooner they wrapped up filming, she hoped, the quicker she could distance herself from Lucas and let her feelings dissipate...
While Lucas and Felicity discussed their roles, Jennifer watched them from a distance, and Charlie, also on set, took note but remained silent.
Charlie began to notice a shift among the crew members who had initially kept their distance from Lucas. They were starting to warm up to him, perhaps because, aside from a hiccup during the classroom scene, the filming had been progressing smoothly. This change was particularly noticeable with the female cast members like Felicity and Jennifer. Charlie couldn't pinpoint why, but their looks toward Lucas made him feel uneasy.
"Next up, we've got the scene where Jacob calls Anna, followed by their meeting at the café. After that, we'll shoot Jacob visiting Anna's apartment late at night to add context to their whispered conversation," Drake briefed the cast and crew.
The shoot moved forward to the scene where Jacob calls Anna, setting the stage for their intimate café rendezvous.
"Were you scared?" Anna queried, her eyes searching Jacob's face for truth.
He simply smiled and shook his head, indicating no.
"I suppose you wouldn't be here if it had scared you," Anna said, her smile genuine, her gaze locked onto his with deep affection.
Jacob returned her smile. "No, it was actually quite nice...and unexpectedly amusing," he confessed. "And just so you know, I don't think you're crazy. Not in the slightest. I thought it was important to clarify that, just in case."
The filming went on, capturing a scene where Jacob and Anna were walking down the street together. Since their characters had only just met, there was a noticeable distance between them—a contrast to the closeness they would portray in scenes shot later on.
That evening, the crew headed to the modest apartment shared by Drake and Ben, which also doubled as Anna's apartment in the film. To keep production costs low, they decided to use Drake and Ben's temporary rental for the shoot.
Meanwhile, Lucas realized Jennifer wasn't on set. He felt a twinge of disappointment, although he understood her absence; her presence wasn't required for these particular scenes.
Lucas also noted that Charlie wasn't there to observe the day's filming, but he didn't dwell on it much.