Jonathan Bailey is letting us all in on a NSFW confession! The star of ‘Fellow Travellers‘, who has recently received his first Emmy nomination for his outstanding performance in the limited series on Showtime, has graciously offered us a glimpse into his process of portraying a character over the span of four decades. He even let fans in on the careful selection of the prosthetic penis he put on for the show’s intimate moments.
With the captivating performances of Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey, the show’s remarkable story delves into the enduring love between two individuals who cross paths amidst the tumultuous era of McCarthyism in the 1950s. The highly anticipated series made its grand debut on October 29, 2023, captivating audiences on Showtime. Here’s what the actor has revealed about his role in it.
Here’s How Jonathon Bailey Chose His Prosthetic Penis For ‘Fellow Travelers’
Jonathan Bailey, mostly known for his role in ‘Bridgerton‘, sneaked in a curious answer to a question most fans would often have had regarding actors and their intimate scenes. The actor spoke about how he chose the perfect prosthetic penis for himself.
“There are these beautiful sex scenes throughout,” Jonathan said on Late Night With Seth Meyers, “which are so important.” He then added, “There’s so many things that change with Tim, the character that I play his. There’s one thing that remained the same throughout.”
The actor continued, “When we started, obviously, you wear a protective layer, obviously, to protect yourself and so it’s not awkward. But, for the nature of the show, you want to do something that maybe reflects what’s actually going on. They’ve all got their different personalities. When you’re approaching character you think emotionally, cerebrally, and then you have to really make a big choice.”
In a surprising turn of events, his wardrobe assistant Beth left him a unique underwear gift that rendered him speechless. His protective layer was now sporting a quirky upgrade – two googly eyes and prosthetic penis as its nose. He added that the underwear was representing how he was feeling inside, and hence he made the final choice.
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Jonathan Bailey Opens Up About The Sex Scenes In ‘Fellow Travelers’
‘Fellow Travellers‘ received widespread acclaim for its exceptional acting performances and emotionally charged storyline. The eight-episode miniseries also garnered attention for its provocative and intense intimate moments. With its bold and unapologetic approach, the show fearlessly delved into the diverse realms of homosexuality. From oral sex to threesomes, it left no stone unturned in its exploration.
In an interview with The Guardian, Bailey discussed Fellow Travellers and the significance of the passionate sex scenes in the narrative.
“If you’re going to explore the oppression – and these people lost their lives, their jobs, their families – then the other side of that is the extreme need for connection, but also the celebration of the sexual act that supposedly deems them ‘unacceptable,'” he explained.
“I always think about the scene where Matt Bomer takes a polygraph test. It’s so aggressively shot and so intimate, so why wouldn’t you match that in terms of the way you’re telling their love story? It’d be weird not to give the full experience,” he added.
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