I found two interesting articles about the production of Somewhere and a Q&A with director Sofia Coppola. In the articles, both Sofia and Stephen reflect on working together, filming at the Chateau Marmont, bonding with Elle Fanning, smoking and music.

Sofia says, “I’ve always thought he was talented. I’ve known him a while and I wanted to see him doing something he hadn’t [yet] done – a side he hadn’t shown audiences. When I sent him the script, he said, “I get it. I totally can relate to this guy.” Stephen has a reputation for being out and about with girls, but he also has a little sister around Cleo’s age that he’s close with.”

Dorff reflects, “The emotions in Somewhere are real, but subtle. Sofia, being both open and precise, created a foundation where Elle and I could get to them. It had been a long time since I’d been on a set where there wasn’t a bunch of monitors being watched; Sofia would always be watching us.”

Stephen’s co-star Elle Fanning, “Stephen and I have a lot in common. He went to the same school that I go to. We both bite our nails. We’re both from Georgia, and we both like our food well-done – really crispy! We now have a father/daughter-type relationship outside of the movie.”

Read more: About the Production | Q&A with Sofia Coppola