These ‘Rivals’ Sex Scenes Were Filmed Like Stunt Work

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There’s no mistaking Rivals for a family-friendly show. From the very first scene in Season 1, which opens with airborne sex aboard the Concorde, it’s clear that this series loves a sexy spectacle. Season 2, which premiered on Hulu on May 15, has proven to be just as NSFW. From titillating intimacy to full-frontal nudity, the Rivals sex scenes have stirred up a lot of conversation — and even the director and cast have joined in on the discourse.

In a May 15 interview with Collider, Rivals director and executive producer Elliot Hegarty opened up about the process behind shooting the show’s raunchiest moments. “Sex scenes are like action scenes. You want to protect people from hurting themselves very simply, and we have intimacy coordinators<...