Lina Esco Admits She and Ben Affleck Couldn’t Stop Giggling During ‘The Rip’ Intimate Scenes

Lina Esco opened up about filming intimate scenes with Ben Affleck in their new Netflix movie, The Rip. The actress told People that she and Affleck couldn’t stop laughing during the sex scenes. “We were giggling,” Esco said. “We were just two dorks, dorking around.”

Esco, 40, said working with Affleck, 53, was easy and comfortable. “He’s just such a sweet man and easygoing, it’s just easy. Sometimes you don’t run into people that are easy, and I can honestly say it just felt [like an] easygoing set energy, which is very rare,” she explained.

The actress also spoke about the atmosphere on set. She described it as relaxed and friendly. “I would say just the energy and the tone on set was very lowkey, very down to earth,” Esco said. “There was nothing pretentious about anyone, it was just easy.” She added that director Joe Carnahan made sure everyone felt comfortable and kept the cast in the mood of the movie with music and a positive atmosphere. “At all times it felt like you were in the movie — and again, [a] very cozy, loving set,” she said.

The Rip follows a group of Miami cops who find a stash of cash, leading to distrust as outsiders learn about the seizure and everyone begins questioning who to trust. Alongside Esco and Affleck, the film stars Matt Damon, Teyana Taylor, Kyle Chandler, and Steven Yeun. Affleck and Damon produced the movie, with Damon’s wife Luciana also serving as a producer.

Fans can also expect to see Affleck in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film, The Odyssey, which is set in ancient Greece.

Esco’s comments show that even during serious filming, laughter and good energy can make the experience easier. What do you think about actors laughing while filming intimate scenes? Share your thoughts in the comments.