Robert Pattinson & Reese Witherspoon Smooch – Almost

By Sara Hammel

UPDATED 03/04/2011 at 09:00 AM EST • Originally published 03/03/2011 at 07:05 PM EST

We're finally getting a real peek at the killer chemistry between Water for Elephants costars Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon.

In an exclusive photo from the movie, which hits theaters April 22, a sultry Pattinson moves in for a (presumed) kiss while Witherspoon appears to melt under his gaze.

The actors play lovers involved in a triangle that develops between their characters and Witherspoon's onscreen husband.

To see more, tune into Thursday's episode of American Idol for an exclusive sneak peek at the new trailer, or visit Amazon.com starting Thursday at 8 p.m. ET.

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Witherspoon, 34, recently gushed about her handsome costar, 24, saying, "He's so amazing and wonderful and sweet and just the nicest guy too, so you can just add that to the soup. I mean, he's just so good looking and he's a really nice person."

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