Paul Rudd Raves That Nick Jonas 'Knocked Me Out' with Subtle Acting in Power Ballad

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News (1 / 1) 20.05.2026 18:58 / Frank

At the Power Ballad premiere in New York, Paul Rudd gushed about his young costar Nick Jonas, hinting at moments on set that left him stunned. Read on to discover the full story!

Rudd stunned by subtlety

The 57-year-old actor singled out 33-year-old Jonas for remarkably quiet, precise work — tiny expressions and shifts 'behind his eyes' that conveyed whole dilemmas without a word. Rudd admitted watching some scenes he hadn't filmed for left him amazed.

On-screen conflict

In the film, Rudd plays Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, while Jonas is Danny, a fading boy-band star who lifts Rick's song and turns it into a hit, setting up tension between them.