A chemistry class for actor Kevin Bacon

(AP) Things are getting a little steamy among the stars of Fox's new thriller, The Following.

The series, which debuts Jan. 21, features Kevin Bacon as an investigator pursuing a serial killer portrayed by James Purefoy. At a news conference Tuesday, a reporter noted that the actors had good chemistry together. She said her reaction to watching them perform was, quote, I just want them to kiss.

The two actors barely paused. Bacon reached over and planted a kiss on Purefoy's cheek.

Purefoy said, Rule nothing in, rule nothing out.