Intimacy Coordinators in Post-#MeToo Hollywood

Actress Kim Basinger and actor Michael Douglass express ambivalence about intimacy coordinators in post-#MeToo Hollywood. Actress Mikey Madison chose not to have an intimacy coordinator on set for a film. Director Paul Roland Bois directed the award-winning Christian tech thriller EXEMPLUM.

Allegations of Inappropriate Behavior on the Set of 'Megalopolis'

An extra on the set of Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' felt shocked after the director kissed her during filming. Other women on set had different experiences, with some feeling uncomfortable with Coppola's actions. The film had no intimacy coordinators present during certain scenes, leading to concerns about consent and boundaries.

Impact of Intimacy Coordinators on Filming Sex Scenes in Hollywood

Veteran actor Michael Douglas criticizes the presence of intimacy coordinators in post-MeToo Hollywood, stating it takes away artistic license from filmmakers and that actors and directors should take responsibility to ensure comfort during sex scenes. He acknowledges past harassment but believes that reputation and self-regulation should be enough.

SAG-AFTRA Rule on Intimacy Coordinators

New SAG-AFTRA rule requires intimacy coordinators to obtain consent from actors before publicly discussing their sex scenes. Failure to do so could lead to removal from the registry.