Penn Badgley Reveals Why He Asked For 'No More Intimacy Scenes' On You!
11.02.2023 - 00:57
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Joe Goldberg won’t be getting hot and heavy this season of You! The Love is truly gone…
In a new episode of the Podcrushed podcast out on Thursday, Penn Badgley opened up about why there are fewer NSFW scenes in Season 4 of the hit Netflix drama! Apparently, this has been something he’s wanted to steer clear of for a long time now, he explained:
If you didn’t know, Penn gained fame as Dan Humphrey on Gossip Girl and went on to star in romantic comedies John Tucker Must Die and Easy A, so he knows what it’s like to be the romantic lead!
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But this decision wasn’t made just so he wouldn’t get typecast. He also wanted to do what he feels is best for his family. The 36-year-old is married to Domino Kirke, with whom he shares a son, James, 2, and Kirke’s son from a previous relationship, Cassius, 14. He added:
Wow! It’s not often you hear a Hollywood actor admit that love scenes can cross over into something all too real. But considering the number of co-stars that have started dating over the years — including in extramarital affairs — it’s safe to say actors catch feelings!
Innerestingly, it wasn’t an easy decision for him to make because he wondered if he’d “have a career” if he chose not to do sex scenes anymore. Thankfully, the team behind You was incredibly supportive, he gushed:
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The actor continued:
That’s amazing!! We love knowing the creators were willing to hear him out and find a way to make a compromise that felt comfortable for everyone! Listen to him break down his decision (below)!
On Friday, the first five episodes of Season 4 hit the streamer with part two to