Richard Gere is opening up about an important acting lesson he took from the making of Pretty Woman . In an interview with SiriusXM’s The Spotlight with Jessica Shaw, the 75-year-old actor said that it was late director Garry Marshall who helped ensure that the chemistry between Gere and costar Julia Roberts was just right.

Richard Gere recounted how he as convinced by Julia Roberts to play the role of Edward Lewis in the legendary rom-com Pretty Woman.

Richard Gere talks about why his family is moving to Spain, shares the story of the first time he met Julia Roberts and discusses what to expect from Oh, Canada and The Agency.

The actor said that the two first met just prior to filming the '90s romantic comedy, which was directed by the late Garry Marshall