May 23rd 2024.
In a recent interview, Rafe Spall opened up about his experience with sex scenes in the film industry. The 41-year-old actor, who is the son of the beloved Timothy Spall, shared that he has now sworn off these kinds of scenes because he has had his "willy" out "too many times." He joked that while some people may enjoy having 50 people watch them pretend to have sex, it's not exactly his cup of tea.
It's no secret that Rafe has had his fair share of intimate scenes throughout his career, estimating a total of 18 so far. This includes his work on BBC shows like Wild Sargasso Sea and The Chatterley Affair. However, he has now decided to decline any future requests for these types of scenes. In an interview with Kathy Burke's podcast, Where There's A Will, There's A Wake, Rafe revealed, "People are always very curious about sex scenes, I've actually now said that I don't want to do them anymore. I've done loads. Too many."
It seems that Rafe's decision may have been influenced by his personal life as well. The Hot Fuzz actor recently announced that he is expecting a baby with his Trying co-star Esther Smith. The couple, who play a married couple struggling to conceive and eventually adopt on the Apple TV Plus drama, were first rumored to be dating in November 2022. This came after Rafe split from his wife of 12 years, Hollyoaks star Elize Du Toit, with whom he shares three children.
During a recent appearance on Lorraine, Rafe and Esther shared their exciting news with the world. As Esther lovingly caressed her stomach, the couple announced that they were expecting their first child together. When asked about the possibility of incorporating the pregnancy into the show's narrative, the couple responded that they were "hoping" for another season. Lorraine showered them with congratulations, saying, "So delighted for you, it's joyful, the whole thing is just wonderful."
Rafe and Esther have never publicly confirmed their relationship, but they have been spotted holding hands in London. In an interview discussing the upcoming season of Trying, Rafe shared that their characters, Nikki and Jason, reflect their real-life dynamic. "In a long-term relationship when everything else has fallen away, if you still have a laugh together, then you're going to be alright," he told OK! Magazine. "In real-life Esther and I have a laugh together and share a similar sense of humour."
For those interested in watching Rafe and Esther's chemistry on screen, Trying is available to stream on Apple TV Plus. And for any fans wondering if this means the end of Rafe's career in sex scenes, don't worry - he'll still be showing off his acting skills, just with his clothes on.
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