Austin Butler and Zoe Kravitz, co-stars in the new film Caught Stealing, recently shared details about their first encounter during a People interview. Their conversation traced back to a memorable gathering that helped shape their early impressions of one another.
A Memorable Gathering in Paris That Sparked Friendship
Austin recalled his strongest early memory of Zoe being a house party she hosted in Paris. He described seeing her in a unique role, noting,
“The first impactful memory that I have, honestly, is the party that you had, a house party. The one in Paris.”
—Austin Butler
Zoe confirmed, affirming she indeed had that event. Austin went on to admire her character at the party, saying,
“To see Zoë as the caretaker for all her friends, that was something I hadn’t seen before. She’s very maternal to all her friends. And then I started to see your sense of humor. She’s surprisingly funny, and she’s smart.”
—Austin Butler
Contrasting First Impressions and Shared Humor
While Austin’s first impression highlighted Zoe’s warmth and wit, Zoe admitted her initial view of Austin was quite different. She shared,
“I think before, I thought you were much more serious than you are because I feel like you’d be like…,”
before Austin completed the thought,
“Take myself so seriously?”
Zoe then elaborated,
“Yeah, that kind of actor. [He’s] also very, very funny. Very silly. I feel like that’s what we were able to bond very quickly [over], really, really silly senses of humor.”
—Zoe Kravitz
Recent Public Appearance Together
The two actors were recently seen together for a CBS Morning interview in New York City on Tuesday, August 26, reinforcing the strong connection they have built both on and off screen.
Significance of Their Early Connection
The insight into Austin Butler and Zoe Kravitz’s first meeting reveals a foundation of genuine friendship and shared humor, offering audiences a glimpse of the authentic bond behind their roles in Caught Stealing. This connection likely enhances their on-screen chemistry and provides anticipation for their collaborative work ahead.
