From Oscar nominations to box-office domination, Andrew Garfield and Sydney Sweeney are two of Hollywood's most compelling talents, each celebrated for their intense commitment to their unique roles. Their combined star power seems ripe for a blockbuster pairing, but did these two ever actually cross paths in a movie before they became global sensations?

The answer to this unexpected collaboration lies within a highly stylized and peculiar mystery film.

Sydney Sweeney and Andrew Garfield did indeed contribute to the 2018 neo-noir mystery, Under the Silver Lake. Garfield commanded the screen as the main protagonist, Sam, an aimless man obsessed with decoding the mysterious symbols surrounding the disappearance of his neighbor. Sweeney had a smaller role, credited as Shooting Star #2, one of a collection of young, aspiring models whom Sam encounters during his investigation. The scope of their roles ensured they did not share substantial scenes as leading counterparts.

Sydney Sweeney’s character belonged to the ensemble known as the Shooting Stars. A particularly notable scene features her character watching herself act in a small independent film being screened locally. Her presence was intentionally conceived as intimidating and cool, creating a slightly threatening aura for Sam during his bizarre quest. Sweeney’s participation in this offbeat and unconventional movie demonstrates her remarkable instinct for cinematic movies.

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What is the story of Under the Silver Lake and why should one revisit it?

The central plot of Under the Silver Lake follows Sam, who begins his amateur investigation after his attractive neighbor, Sarah, vanishes overnight from his Los Angeles apartment complex. Sam’s obsession leads him deep into a paranoid rabbit hole, where he discovers hidden messages within pop culture and unravels an elaborate network of wealthy, secretive individuals. The film quickly evolves from a typical missing-person case into a highly stylized, satirical commentary on modern celebrity life.

Beyond the two stars, the movie featured an eclectic and talented ensemble crucial to the story’s surreal tone, like Riley Keough as the enigmatic Sarah and Topher Grace as the philosophical Bar Buddy, to create a dense network of archetypes. Each member, from David Yow's Homeless King to the various Brides, Shooting Stars, and colourful neighbours, contributes to the movie's fever-dream atmosphere, acting as either a mysterious clue or a bizarre distraction in Sam's quest to decode the secrets of the city. The sheer number of distinct, short roles solidifies the film’s central theme of mystery.

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Have you watched Under the Silver Lake? Did you noticed Sydney Sweeney and Andrew Garfield ? Let us know in the comments below.