May 8th 2024.
In a recent interview with Radio Times, Hollywood legend Michael Douglas shared his thoughts on the use of intimacy coordinators in the film industry. Known for his roles in steamy films like Basic Instinct and Fatal Attraction, the 79-year-old actor has had his fair share of on-screen love scenes.
One major change he has noticed is the increasing involvement of executives and intimacy coordinators in the filming of these scenes. While he believes it is ultimately the responsibility of the male actor to ensure the comfort of their female co-star, he also acknowledges the need for better boundaries and protection against harassment.
The use of intimacy coordinators has become more prevalent in the wake of the Me Too movement, which brought to light the rampant sexual misconduct in Hollywood. Douglas believes that the practice of using these coordinators is a step towards a more organic and respectful approach to filming intimate scenes.
As someone who has filmed numerous sex scenes in his career, Douglas compares it to choreographing a fight scene. It is important to communicate and ensure that everyone is comfortable and on the same page. He also jokes about how it would have been helpful to have an intimacy coordinator on set during his earlier, more risqué films.
Douglas' Basic Instinct co-star Sharon Stone recently revealed that she was paid significantly less than him for the film, despite her iconic role and the film's massive success. Stone also faced disrespect from a line producer who repeatedly referred to her as "Karen" instead of her actual name throughout the project.
Despite these challenges, Stone and Douglas both agree that the use of intimacy coordinators and a more respectful approach to filming intimate scenes is a positive change in the industry. As Douglas puts it, "it's very slow but looks like it's happening organically, which is hopefully what good acting looks like."
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