Derns also tells PEOPLE about how "protective" Hemsworth was of her during the motorcycle scene in their new romance, now streaming on Netflix Liam Hemsworth didn't want to take any chances when it came to keeping Laura Dern safe on the set of Lonely Planet.

Laura Dern was full of praise for Liam Hemsworth in an interview to promote their newly released romance movie, Lonely Planet.

Dern is a consistent expert at seeming completely natural and comfortable on camera. Here, she plays up the desperation and confusion that's led Katherine to this place at this particular crossroads in her life, and builds a relationship with Hemsworth's Owen that's tangibly about more than just a physical attraction.