Anna Kendrick Admits She And 'Pitch Perfect’s' Director Stole A Bunch Of Cups So They Could Get The ‘When I’m Gone’ Scene Just Right

2023-03-02 20

When you think of Anna Kendrick and "Pitch Perfect," the song “Cups (When I'm Gone" automatically comes to mind. The song was a viral hit before that was a thing and became a Top 10 Billboard hit in the process. Of course, the key to the song’s success was Beca Mitchell showcasing her acapella cup routine. While the iconic scene looked easy to achieve, there was a lot to finding the right cup for the moment. Kendrick admitted she and "Pitch Perfect’s" director stole a bunch of cups so they could get the scene just right.

The "Pitch Perfect" alum gave a peek into what went into the “When I’m Gone” scene to make it perfect. Fitting the right cup came down to Kendrick and director Jason Moore being regular sticky fingers. The Oscar-nominated actress spilled to Vanity Fair about why finding the perfect cup was needed to nail the final scene.