1. First, Kerry Washington and Tony Goldwyn "never" did a chemistry read before they started filming Scandal as Olivia and Fitz. Speaking about how he landed the role of Fitz, Tony said Shonda Rhimes kept him in mind after they met when he directed an episode of Grey's Anatomy in Season 1.

He recalled to People, "I didn't see her for eight years, and suddenly she thought, 'Wow, Tony'd be an interesting choice for Fitz.' And 'Tony, you want to play the president on my new show?' Wow. 'Okay, sure.

Why not?' So it's funny how things come around." 2. Before starring as Colin and Penelope in Bridgerton , Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton didn't have a chemistry test , but they spent the years prior to Season 3 building their friendship off-screen, so their on-screen chemistry was incredibly strong.

In a joint interview with Refinery29, Nicola said , "I don't have a relationship like anyone in my life like I have with [Luke]." She continued, "It's a very rare experience. I think we're aware of how unique this is.

" Speaking about leading Bridgerton together in Season 3, Luke added, "There's something that just bonds you when you do this show with someone. When you lead the show, you're in every day together." 3.

Scott Patterson and Lauren Graham didn't have a chemistry test before they were cast as Luke and Lorelai in Gilmore Girls. They met for the first time in a hotel in Canada, and the cast had dinner together before filming the pilot. Scott recalled to Glamour, "We had a drink fi.