Gemma Arterton says she was put under ‘pressure’ by director to do unscripted sex scene

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. I’d never have accepted the role if it was going to be filmed.” Arterton, whose credits also include Byzantium, Clash of the Titans and Runner Runner, went on to say that the director put “pressure” on her which “mortified” the other actor involved in the scene. I don’t care if you think I’m difficult.’ But I only felt like I could say that because I was older.” The Disappearance of Alice Creed and Quantum of Solace star did admit that making that kind of stance would have been a lot harder if she was younger and could have caused her to get sacked or risk having a “terrible reputation.” She also revealed that the incident occurred before intimacy coordinators were introduced who have “totally changed the landscape”. I’ve heard other actors that are like, ‘I loved it when there was no intimacy coordinator’, but I definitely think it’s better.” Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 days New subscribers only. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free Gemma Arterton and Daniel Craig in Quantum of Solace Intimacy coordinators are now common practice within the industry but weren’t introduced until 2017 as part of the post #MeToo movement and are employed to help ensure the consent and safety of performers during sex or nude scenes.