‘The Deuce’ Star Emily Meade Is Changing Hollywood Love Scenes
“Part of me was terrified of pissing anybody off, terrified of what vocalizing my discomfort would mean for me on the show going forward”
HBO’s The Deuce, a series which follows the rise of the porn industry in 1970s New York, does not shy away from sexual content. After the first season of the show, star Emily Meade convinced HBO to require intimacy coordinators — professionals who specialize in making actors feel comfortable and safe during sex scenes — to be present on set during any scenes involving nudity or sexual content. Emily then petitioned for SAG/ AFTRA to make this an industry standard, and just last month they agreed to standardize guidelines for intimacy coordinators on all professional film and tv sets. Read our conversation with Emily below about sex, Hollywood, and how to make sure every actor feels as comfortable as they possibly can when naked in a room full of strangers!
