Yahoo News Strictly’s Will Mellor responds to "messy" sex scene in returning UK drama
The Teacher spoilers follow.
Strictly Come Dancing star Will Mellor has opened up about a “messy” sex scene in returning drama series The Teacher.
The second season of the anthology show focuses on teacher Dani Osborne (Kara Tointon) as she embarks on an affair with fellow teacher Jimmy (Mellor).
However, tragic consequences occur when the pair sneak off to have sex in a boathouse, with a pupil going missing while they’re gone.
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Opening up about the intimate moment, Mellor revealed that during filming they “wanted the scene to look messy and of the moment”.
“We wanted to get taken away by the passion a bit and let the camera find us,” he explained (via Radio Times). “[Director] Dominic [Leclerc] let us know constantly what he was shooting whether it was Jimmy pulling off her bra or me pulling down my trousers.
“But you know what it’s like with sex scenes. The last thing they are is sexy. We ended up laughing about it. Kara is a lovely person and I’m glad I was working with her.”
The actor also revealed that the series was the first time that he had worked with an intimacy coordinator.
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“I think it’s very important for younger actors and actresses who maybe aren’t aware of what you can and can’t ask for on set to have a middle person who can open up the conversation and lay the boundaries so that everyone is comfortable,” Mellor noted.
Recalling a conversation with Tointon, he added: “I said, 'I’m ok with everything. I’ve been there done that.' I had my first gay role on The Street where I was completely naked with Vincent Regan. All those years ago.
“That was quite scary, but it was an amazing moment. That was a breakthrough for me. The intimacy coordinator was lovely on this, and I understand why they are there. I think it’s a case of read the situation.”
Meanwhile, Tointon recently revealed she was “overwhelmed by the drama” of The Teacher.
The Teacher airs on Channel 5 and streams on My5.
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