December 25th 2024.
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Katherine Parkinson, the talented actress known for her role in the hit Disney Plus series "Rivals", recently opened up about her experience filming a steamy sex scene with co-star Danny Dyer. The drama, based on Dame Jilly Cooper's 80s bonkbuster, follows the tumultuous relationship between politician Rupert Campbell-Black and fiery media personality Declan O'Hara, and the chaotic community they inhabit.
While the main romance in the series is between Rupert and Declan's daughter Taggie, there are plenty of other love triangles, scandalous affairs, and forbidden yearnings for viewers to sink their teeth into. Katherine portrays Lizzie Vereker, the devoted wife of obnoxious TV host James Vereker. Despite her seemingly perfect life, Lizzie finds solace in writing erotica, while her husband engages in an affair with his co-host Sarah.
But when entrepreneur Freddie Jones moves into the neighborhood, Lizzie's fantasies become a reality as she finds herself irresistibly drawn to him. In the season one finale, Lizzie and Freddie finally give in to their desires and have sex in the wilderness. Katherine describes the scene as beautifully done, focusing on Lizzie's pleasure and the couple's endearing chemistry.
Reflecting on her character's sexual liberation, Katherine shares that she was drawn to Jilly Cooper's books because they portrayed women enjoying consensual sex. Growing up, the emphasis was always on consent, but she didn't feel like she was allowed to enjoy sex without being labeled as promiscuous. Playing Lizzie and filming the climactic sex scene served as a redemption and catharsis for Katherine, who wanted to celebrate the joy and connection that comes with sex.
At 47 years old and a mother of two, Katherine is proud to portray a normal, mature woman who is still capable of experiencing a passionate romance. She believes that society has become too focused on the porn industry's version of sex and has forgotten the true meaning of intimacy and desire.
The series has been a huge hit and has already been renewed for a second season, promising even more drama and romance. One of the most anticipated storylines is the age-gap romance between Declan and Taggie, played by Bella and Alex respectively. Bella shares that working with Alex, who is 20 years her senior, was a wonderful experience, and they became good friends early on. The intimacy coordinators and production team made filming their love scenes a comfortable and smooth process.
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