July 8th 2024.
Chace Crawford, the handsome star of The Boys, recently opened up about his experience filming a rather nerve-wracking sex scene with an octopus. Can you imagine? As if filming a sex scene wasn't daunting enough, adding an eight-legged sea creature into the mix definitely took things to a whole new level.
Chace, who rose to fame as Nate Archibald on Gossip Girl, joined the cast of The Boys in 2019 as Kevin Moskowitz/The Deep, a character with aquatic abilities and an amphibious physiology. The show, which cleverly satirizes the superhero genre, has certainly pushed the boundaries with its jaw-dropping scenes over the past four seasons. But none have caused quite as much shock and awe as the infamous octopus scene, which aired last year in the season 3 episode titled "Herogasm."
When Chace first read the script, he couldn't help feeling a bit nervous about how it would all play out. I mean, who wouldn't be? But as a true professional, he dove into the role and gave it his all. However, just 24 hours before the scene was set to be filmed, Chace revealed that he almost had a panic attack. Thankfully, showrunner Eric Kripke was there to ease his nerves and even made a few changes to the scene to make Chace more comfortable.
Interestingly, the show does have an intimacy coordinator for sex scenes, but they were not involved in the octopus scene. Chace explained that they treated the set like a "closed set" and everyone was asked to leave before filming. But even with all the precautions, it was still a strange and funny experience for Chace, who had to pick up a wet octopus and place it in bed with him.
Despite his initial concerns, Chace was relieved and pleasantly surprised when the episode aired and was met with positive reactions. In fact, someone even dressed up as The Deep with an octopus added to the costume, and Chace couldn't help but laugh. He may get "ragged on a bit," but he doesn't mind because he knows ultimately everyone loved the scene.
And speaking of the octopus, she made a surprising comeback this season, now voiced by the esteemed Tilda Swinton. But how did the show manage to snag such a high-profile actress for the role? According to Eric, they simply reached out to her agent and sent her the script. And to their astonishment, Tilda loved it and was excited to be a part of the show.
Watching Tilda record for the show was a highlight for Eric, who described it as one of the "great professional days" of his life. And as for Chace, he may have had some initial reservations, but he's clearly proud of the scene and the impact it has had on viewers.
The Boys is currently streaming on Amazon Prime, and if you haven't watched it yet, you're definitely missing out on some wild and entertaining moments. But be warned, you may never look at an octopus the same way again. Do you have any thoughts on this? We'd love to hear from you! You can reach us by email, phone, or by visiting our Submit Stuff page. Thanks for reading!
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