Carla Gugino shared her experience filming ‘Spy Kids’ at 27, finding casting as a mother impossible due to her age gap with her on-screen children. Despite this, she cherished the role and the overall experience on set.
Fondly recalling her role as Ingrid Cortes, Gugino humorously noted the discrepancy in age between her character and her movie kids, adding a lighthearted touch to the situation.
In the successful film, Gugino starred alongside actors like Antonio Banderas and Alexa PenaVega. She joined the cast a few weeks into production, where her age was not a significant concern to director Robert Rodriguez.
Gugino highlighted the positive experience of working with Rodriguez and Banderas, emphasizing the seamless integration into the project despite the initial age-related skepticism.
‘Spy Kids’ became a massive hit in 2001, grossing over $150 million globally. The success led to sequels, with Gugino reprising her role in the subsequent films, demonstrating the enduring popularity of the franchise.
