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.

Ewan McGregor and Mary Elizabeth Winstead having an intimate scene choreographed by a professional

Ewan McGregor praised having an intimacy coordinator on set for sex scenes with his wife, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, in the upcoming Paramount Plus drama A Gentleman in Moscow. He emphasized the importance of ensuring comfort and protection for actors during intimate scenes.

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.