Since starring together inMan on Firenearly 20 years ago,Denzel WashingtonandDakota Fanninghave remained in each other’s lives.

And yet acting with Fanning as an adult has been a trippy experience for both of them.

“She waslikea grown woman then, but now she’s a grown woman.

ATRANI, ITALY - OCTOBER 19: Dakota Fanning and Denzel Washington attend “The Equalizer 3” photocall on October 19, 2022 in Atrani, Amalfi, Italy. (Photo by Ivan Romano/Getty Images)

Dakota Fanning and Denzel Washington in 2022.Ivan Romano/Getty

And, you know, obviously a great talent….

It wasn’t really strange, ‘cause she was bringing it.”

The film also starred Christopher Walken, Radha Mitchell, Marc Anthony, and Mickey Rourke.

Editorial use only. No book cover usage. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Moviestore/Shutterstock (1573543a) Man On Fire, Dakota Fanning, Denzel Washington Film and Television

Dakota Fanning and Denzel Washington in 2004’s ‘Man on Fire’.Moviestore/Shutterstock

“I was so excited, just selfishly, to see her.

She was such a marvel at six,” Pfeiffersaid of Fanning.

“She was just a marvel …

I would watch her work and I would think, ‘What planet is this little actress from?’

Because she would just channel things,” Pfeiffer continued.

“And I was curious to see if she could still do that.

And she can and I’m so jealous.

And we just had so much fun.”

The Equalizer 3hits theaters Sept. 1.

Want more movie news?