Jennifer Lopez Took Diego Luna ‘Under Her Wing’ for Kiss of the Spider Woman (Exclusive)

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Kiss of the Spider Woman writer-director Bill Condon spoke with PEOPLE at the movie’s New York City premiere about how Jennifer Lopez helped Diego Luna on set
“He shared his insecurity with Jennifer and she gave him a wonderful note,” Condon says, noting that Luna “came into this as a non-dancer”
Kiss of the Spider Woman is now in theaters

Jennifer Lopez has moves in spades — which came in handy for Diego Luna on their new film.

PEOPLE spoke with Kiss of the Spider Woman writer-director Bill Condon at the musical movie’s premiere in New York City on Monday, Oct. 6, where he said the chemistry between Lopez, 56, and Luna was “immediate,” as Luna wasn’t afraid to be vulnerable with his costar.