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Jennifer Garner Recounts Biting Co-Star's Ear During Fight Scene
2/4/2026, 9:12:45 PM
Intense Reunions on Set
During a recent press event for the upcoming season of Apple TV's thriller series *The Last Thing He Told Me*, actress Jennifer Garner shared a striking anecdote about a past fight scene with actor Sala Baker. Garner, who plays the lead role of Hannah Hall, revealed that nearly 20 years ago, while filming *The Kingdom*, she bit a chunk out of Baker's ear during a particularly intense scene. This revelation came during a panel discussion moderated by Laura Dave, the author of the novel on which the series is based.
Garner recounted the circumstances of the original incident, stating, "Pete Berg, who was the director, told him to try to kill me. We did not have a lot of choreography, and he told me to do anything I could to survive." This led to a chaotic scene where Garner ended up scrambling onto Baker's back and biting his ear, resulting in a photograph of Baker with a visible injury.
A New Fight Scene
Fast forward to the present, Garner and Baker reunited for another fight scene in *The Last Thing He Told Me*, which premieres its second season on February 20. Garner expressed her enthusiasm for the reunion, stating, "We went for it in a way that the crew... were like, ‘Can you be careful with her?’ I was like, ‘No, no, no, no, he’s not going to be careful. I’m not going to be careful. Just back out of the way. I have a score to settle here.’”
The panel audience, which included co-star Nicolaj Coster-Waldau, was visibly shocked by Garner's story. Coster-Waldau humorously asked, “Can we just go over that again? You bit a piece of his ear off?” to which Garner quipped, “Like Mike Tyson,” eliciting laughter from the crowd.
Garner's Commitment to the Role
Garner's dedication to her role in *The Last Thing He Told Me* is evident not only in her physical preparation but also in her proactive approach to securing the lead role. She previously disclosed that she pitched herself for the part after reading the book, stating, “I was such a huge fan of it... I thought, ‘There’s no way the women in town will just let me waltz in and have this role.’”
Conclusion and Anticipation
As the premiere date approaches, Garner has hinted that the new season will resolve cliffhangers from the previous season, particularly regarding her character's husband, Owen Michaels, portrayed by Coster-Waldau. The anticipation surrounding *The Last Thing He Told Me* continues to grow, with fans eager to see how the story unfolds and how Garner's character navigates the challenges ahead.
The second season of *The Last Thing He Told Me* is set to debut on February 20, promising more intense drama and unexpected twists.
