"It's a budding romance in the early stages," a source close to their new comedy told PEOPLE, adding, "It's sincere, and it's clear they're smitten with each other."

“Because we’re all fucked. And we need a few giggles,” he told Variety Monday at the movie’s New York City premiere.

“With Pamela, first off, I'm madly in love with her. She's just terrific to work with,” he said at the time.