The ‘Mary & George‘ star Tony Curran opened up about the experience of filming ‘intimate scenes’ for the show. Additionally, In an interview with The New York Post Curran talked about how delightful it was to work with the script of the hit show.
He started by talking about his fascination with the show’s script. “I was saying to my wife, some of the dialogue that I have, I would open a script and go, ‘My god, it’s such a delight to say some of these lines. Some of the lines were so fruity, so cutting, so naughty and, so poignant and tender. The script was full of golden nuggets of dialogue that were fascinating to play.”
Despite a lot of actors being uncomfortable with nudity, Curran revealed he did not mind it. He joked about only getting into acting to do such scenes. “I guess if you don’t enjoy doing scenes like this, then why become an actor? That’s the only reason I got into acting to take my clothes off,” he continued. “I find it’s a part of the story; the lascivious, sexual nature of it.”
He explained that the procedure was normal to him as the ‘intimacy’ was a part of the character he was playing: “I think all these sensual, sexual elements are a currency for these characters, and part of their journey, intimacy, tenderness, and ultimately love. Certainly with King James and George.”
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Tony Curran Talks About Preparing For A ‘Intimate Scene’ On Set
Despite previously joking about the sex scenes being the reason behind him choosing to be an actor, Tom called the whole experience ‘daunting.’ “When I spoke to [director Oliver Hermanus] before we started shooting, I knew exactly what I was getting myself in for. It wasn’t without a feeling of, ‘This is quite daunting. This will be interesting, getting in a room with six other men, completely naked, and having a Caravaggio orgy moment.”
However, he explained that once you get into the scene and talk it out with everyone it becomes more about the character than the awkwardness. “But once you get in the positions you’ve already talked about, you’ve discussed it with the intimacy coordinator, the other actors, the director I was in King James’ head. You’re just happy to go along with it, and bring the character to life.”
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