The Wild Truth Behind Glen Powell's Naked Cliff Scene in Anyone but You
Shooting on location along the rocky headlands near Sydney presented genuine physical danger. Unlike controlled soundstage setups with green screens and climate-controlled air, Gluck chose a real cliff edge. Gusts off the ocean reached over 30 knots, making footing slick and unstable.
Powell wore a discreet flesh-toned pouch during initial wide rehearsals, but keeping modesty garments in place during erratic, full-body flailing proved technically unworkable. In press appearances, Powell confirmed that maintaining coverage while frantically shaking out imaginary insects was an exercise in futility. To deliver the necessary visual comedy without awkward wardrobe resets, he stripped down completely in front of the crew, opting for raw performance over modest comfort.
Safety riggers stood just outside the camera frame holding safety lines. Sweeney later recounted that the sheer adrenaline was real; Powell was lunging inches away from a sheer drop. The physical risk translated directly into the scene's tension, lifting it far above standard Hollywood studio slapstick.
