Kristen Stewart Is ‘Dorky in a Really Lovely Way,’ Says Love Lies Bleeding Director: She’s ‘Good Fun’ (Exclusive)

Kristen Stewart has a “goofy” side that shined through on set Love bleeds.

Director Rose Glass tells PEOPLE that it is Twilight The alum, 33, has a “good sense of humor” and is “a bit goofy in a really nice way.”

“Considering how super famous she is and considering what a surreal, weird life she must have had, she’s as down-to-earth and cool as you could possibly be, considering all of that,” says Glass, who along with Weronika wrote the screenplay for the film. Tofilska.

“She’s very focused and unpretentious and just having a good time,” he said St. Mod adds the filmmaker.

IN Love bleedsOscar nominee Stewart stars as Lou, a 1980s gym manager who mostly keeps a low profile until she falls for a new-to-town bodybuilder (Jackie, played by Katy O’Brian).

The couple become entangled in crimes involving Lou’s estranged father, Lou Sr. (Ed Harris), which test their love and commitment to each other. The cast also includes Dave Franco and Jena Malone.

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Kristen Stewart and Katy O’Brian in ‘Love Lies Bleeding’.

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O’Brian says she found costar Stewart “relaxed” and “freakin’ excited” about the project, which was filmed in New Mexico.

“I feel like unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know who Kristen Stewart is, so I knew who she was,” he says Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania actress. “Generally, you never know how someone who’s been in the spotlight for so long is going to act – is she going to be a diva of the moment or what? She just kept her cool and was really relaxed.”

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“The thing that blew me away and surprised me the most was how excited she was about this project,” says O’Brian. “When someone has been doing this for over 20 years and is still very excited and passionate about something, it gives me hope for the next 10-plus years that I hope to be in the business.”

She added: “It was refreshing, fun and cool.”

Love bleeds it’s in theaters now.

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