Jennifer Lawrence prefers filming sex scenes with strangers rather than friends or colleagues, finds acting still embarrassing, and has taken interpretive dance lessons to ease nerves. She also avoids watching her own films and credits director David O. Russell for teaching her about acting.
Rachel Reid, author of the series 'Heated Rivalry,' discusses the show's success, filming sex scenes, her hopes for a second season, and how her Parkinson's diagnosis is affecting her writing, while also sharing her excitement about the show's impact and future adaptations.
Florence Pugh discusses her mixed experiences with intimacy coordinators in Hollywood, highlighting that the job is still evolving and can be both helpful and awkward, depending on the professional. She emphasizes the importance of clear communication, safety measures, and the role of intimacy coordinators in enhancing the storytelling of intimate scenes.
Florence Pugh discussed her mixed experiences with intimacy coordinators on film sets, highlighting how they can make sex scenes safer and more respectful, but also noting instances where the job has been mishandled. She emphasized the importance of good coordination in understanding the intimacy 'dance' and how it empowers female actors, while also sharing her own past discomfort with poorly managed scenes.
Brittany Snow praised her co-star Malin Akerman for being considerate and mindful during their intimate scenes on the set of 'Hunting Wives,' highlighting the difference in approach between women and men and emphasizing Akerman's selflessness and attunement to comfort. Filming for season 2 is set to begin soon.
Penn Badgley candidly shares the challenges of filming sex scenes for 'You', including having to simulate intimacy alone due to camera and space constraints, and discusses the professionalism required to perform under absurd circumstances. The article also mentions actress Tati Gabrielle's nervousness during her first scene and Badgley's upcoming book.
Penn Badgley shared his experience filming sex scenes for 'You', revealing the challenges and humorous moments, including a scene where he had to simulate sex directly facing the camera, highlighting the discomfort and artistic choices involved in such scenes.
Oliver Hermanus discusses the absence of explicit sex scenes in his film 'The History of Sound,' emphasizing that gay relationships can be more complex than just hookups, in an interview at the film's New York City premiere.
Jaime Ray Newman, star of Netflix's 'The Hunting Wives,' shares her excitement and challenges about filming bold scenes, emphasizing the importance of trust, professionalism, and collaboration with her co-stars and intimacy coordinators to create authentic and comfortable on-screen moments.
Liam Neeson discussed filming intimate scenes with Pamela Anderson in The Naked Gun, revealing it was his first time working with an intimacy coordinator and suggesting there may be a budding offscreen romance between the two actors.
Keith Urban's interview on an Australian radio show was abruptly ended after hosts asked about Nicole Kidman's sex scenes in movies, with Urban's team reportedly disconnecting the call to avoid the question.
Allison Williams expressed that having an intimacy coordinator on the set of 'Girls' would have been very helpful, especially for managing the numerous sex scenes, and highlighted how the industry norm has shifted to include such roles for better communication and boundary setting on set.
Allison Williams revealed that there was no intimacy coordinator on the set of HBO's Girls, but she believes having one would have been very helpful, especially given the numerous sex scenes. Both Williams and creator Lena Dunham expressed that an intimacy coordinator would have improved the working environment and comfort during filming.
Richard Gere expressed skepticism about the viability of intimacy coordinators in the 1980s, suggesting that actors were more comfortable with planning sex scenes without such support, reflecting on how industry practices have evolved.
Dakota Johnson revealed she used an intimacy coordinator for the first time on a recent film, finding the experience positive and noting that sex scenes are often uncomfortable and not sexy, despite her extensive acting career including the Fifty Shades trilogy.