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.
Key Points
Intimacy coordinators must obtain consent from actors before discussing sex scenes publicly
Failure to comply can lead to removal from SAG-AFTRA registry
Tightened Standards and Protocols for intimacy coordinators after a breach of confidentiality
Controversial sex scene in 2024 film Miller's Girl between Jenna Ortega and Martin Freeman sparked the rule change
Pros
Protects actors' privacy and confidentiality in intimate scenes
Ensures actors feel safe and comfortable on set
Cons
Potential consequences for intimacy coordinators who fail to comply