“But it’s interesting with all the intimacy coordinators.
For one director it could mean they kiss, fall into bed, and the camera directs away.
So the first thing we ask the director is, ‘What are you picturing?
Michael Douglas attends Cannes 2024.Dave Benett/Getty
“If you were doing a dance scene, you’d have a choreographer.
Some actors who filmed sex scenes or any intimate moments have later complained about the experience.
(DirectorPaul Verhoeven has deniedthat.)
Michael Douglas and Sharon Stone star in “Basic Instinct.".Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty
Just last month, Zendaya said that the intimacy coordinator on her racy movieChallengerswas “very helpful.
“TheWall Streetalum offered his philosophy based on his career.
“Sex scenes are like fight scenes, its all choreographed.
“You say, ‘Okay, I’m gonna touch you here if that’s all right.’
Updated to include Douglas’ statement about choreographing sex scenes.
