Though The Bone Collector<\/em> didn\u2019t wow critics, it left a deep mark on Angelina Jolie \u2014 both professionally and personally.<\/strong><\/p>\n In the wake of Seven<\/em>‘s success, Universal Pictures responded with The Bone Collector<\/em> (1999), a gritty serial killer thriller based on Jeffery Deaver\u2019s novel. Starring Denzel Washington as Lincoln Rhyme, a brilliant but quadriplegic detective, and Angelina Jolie as rookie cop Amelia Donaghy, the film explored a dark, puzzle-like hunt for a sadistic killer across New York City.<\/p>\n Despite his physical limitations, Lincoln’s mind remained razor-sharp, guiding Amelia through harrowing investigations. Their connection, built on intellect rather than physicality, became a unique kind of intimacy \u2014 something Jolie later called \u201ca huge turn-on.\u201d Reflecting on one particular scene, she even described it as \u201cthe best sex I ever had,\u201d referring to the deep emotional bond, not any physical interaction.<\/p>\n Jolie recalled being haunted by the script, reading it alone and unable to put it down. But the shoot wasn\u2019t easy. She admitted feeling isolated and overwhelmed, questioning her ability to lead the film. \u201cIt was really lonely,\u201d she said, adding the role nearly drove her \u201cinsane.\u201d<\/p>\n Still, the film grossed $151.5 million on a $48 million budget. And as of June 2023, a sequel is reportedly in the works, with Washington and Jolie set to return \u2014 rekindling the unforgettable chemistry they created over two decades ago.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Though The Bone Collector didn\u2019t wow critics, it left a deep mark on Angelina Jolie \u2014 both professionally and personally. In the wake of Seven‘s success, Universal Pictures responded with The Bone Collector (1999), a gritty serial killer thriller based on Jeffery Deaver\u2019s novel. Starring Denzel Washington as Lincoln Rhyme, a brilliant but quadriplegic detective,…<\/p>\n