A film director has taken responsibility for a production oversight, admitting that an intimacy coordinator was not initially included during scenes involving kissing, which they described as a significant misstep. The acknowledgment comes amid growing industry discussions about the importance of such roles in ensuring actor safety and comfort on set. The revelation highlights ongoing efforts to improve standards in filmmaking, particularly around sensitive scenes. Details on how the situation was addressed or the broader implications for the production remain unclear.
Director Alex Reid acknowledged they “totally dropped the ball” by not initially having an intimacy coordinator present during kissing scenes.
