Actor Zach Woods said that working with a pregnant Aubrey Plaza felt like pouring kerosene on his ego [1].
Woods shared these reflections during an appearance at the Tribeca Film Festival [1]. The comment highlights the personal and professional dynamics between the two performers during a specific period of production.
Woods said the experience was an intense interaction that affected his own self-perception [1]. He specifically compared the influence of Plaza's presence and the circumstances of her pregnancy to the act of pouring kerosene on his ego [1].
Plaza was pregnant during the time the two actors worked together on the project being discussed at the festival [1]. The nature of the production and the specific timing of the pregnancy created a unique environment for the cast members.
While the actor did not elaborate on specific onset incidents, the metaphor suggests a volatile or amplifying effect on his confidence [1]. Woods said the kerosene comparison illustrated how the situation shifted his internal perspective while collaborating with the actress [1].
“working with a pregnant Aubrey Plaza felt like pouring kerosene on his ego”
The statement reflects the often unpredictable interpersonal chemistry on film sets, where personal life milestones—such as pregnancy—can intersect with the psychological demands of acting and professional ego.
