Kat Dennings Balances Filming Thor: The Dark World and 2 Broke Girls
Did Kat Dennings film Thor: The Dark World during a break from 2 Broke Girls?
No, there was no downtime for Kat Dennings. At 27, she managed an intense schedule, flying between Los Angeles for TV and England for the film. “It was a very tight squeeze,” she shared, adding that the jet-lag was overwhelming. “I was performing in sort of a dream state.”
Does CBS object to the risqué humor on 2 Broke Girls?
According to Dennings, CBS has mostly given up fighting the show’s edgy jokes. Occasionally, they receive a last-minute email saying, “Wait a second! You can’t say that on TV.” However, the raunchiness is part of the show’s charm, and the humor remains forgivable because it’s delivered by two characters who are portrayed as pure at heart. “If someone else delivered those lines, it would probably be extremely offensive,” she admits.
Are jokes ever filmed but cut from the final broadcast?
Yes, sometimes jokes are added just to wake up the audience. These are often outrageous lines that may not make it to the final cut, but they keep the crowd engaged. The more extreme the jokes, the more the audience loves it.
Does Kat Dennings ever feel embarrassed by the material?
In the first season, Dennings occasionally felt embarrassed, but not anymore. “Now they can pretty much have me say anything.”
About her character in Thor: The Dark World
In Thor: The Dark World, her character Darcy Lewis ditches the glasses more often than in the first film. Is she shedding her nerdy persona? “Glasses don’t necessarily make the nerd,” Dennings responds, noting that she wears glasses in real life and finds them “awesome.” However, she did have a minor emergency on set, having brought only a few pairs of contact lenses, expecting to wear glasses throughout the film. An eye doctor had to provide a new prescription on set to fix the situation.
Does Darcy still have her signature one-liners?
Absolutely! “Darcy gets to branch out a bit more in this movie, and I think I have some of the best lines,” she laughs.
On Chris Hemsworth’s physical preparation for Thor
Dennings speaks highly of Hemsworth’s commitment to bulking up for the role of Thor. Despite being a naturally lean, muscular surfer, bulking up was challenging for him. “His body doesn’t fit at that weight,” she explains, revealing how he maintained an intense workout schedule to gain muscle mass. “Talk about commitment. He’s one of the most dedicated, talented people I’ve ever met.”
What do Kat Dennings’ parents think of her acting career now?
Dennings had to convince her parents about her career choice, but now, with her success, they feel more at ease. “Having a steady paycheck as an actor is like the Holy Grail,” she notes, appreciating the rare sense of security that comes with her career. “I never take it for granted, especially now that I’m getting older and have more bills.”
By juggling multiple projects and embracing both her quirky character and challenging material, Kat Dennings continues to shine on both the big and small screens.
