What was once a recent introduction to the world of film and TV, intimacy coordinators have became a crucial part of any production.<\/p>\n
But despite actors like Aidan Turner<\/a> opening up about the importance of intimacy coordinators, other actors like Sean Bean<\/a> have commented on the idea that including an intimacy coordinator could \u201cspoil the spontaneity\u201d, saying: \u201cI think the natural way lovers behave would be ruined by someone bringing it right down to a technical exercise.\u201d<\/p>\n Similarly, director Claire Denis (Both Sides of the Blade) has stated<\/a> that she would \u201cnever\u201d use an intimacy coordinator.<\/p>\n Well, when asked about the importance of the role in light of recent criticism, Sex Education\u2019s lead intimacy coordinator David Thackeray told RadioTimes.com<\/a>: \u201c<\/span>I totally understand. I completely get where they\u2019re coming from.\u201d<\/span><\/p> He explained: \u201cIt\u2019s the typical thing, because when I trained as an intimacy coordinator, before it was established, the fear was that \u2018is this going to really just be a bit of health and safety? Is it going to get in the way of acting, or directing? Is it going to get in the way of a process?\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cBut once you\u2019ve gone through it, once you\u2019ve actually worked with an intimacy coordinator, and had a brilliant process where you can go, \u2018Oh, I found so much more detail. I can still respect what your acting process is, I still respect your directing process, and I\u2019m just gonna give you a couple of tools to be able to go, \u2018Oh, that\u2019s a lot easier, we\u2019ll just do that\u2019.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Thackeray continued: \u201cOr, \u2018Wow, with having this open communication and consent, we can go even further\u2019. And I won\u2019t have to be thinking about my scene partner in a way that I\u2019m really worried about, when you\u2019ve got an intimacy coordinator there and you\u2019ve had that dialogue and communication.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cSo for me, I think, find out what it\u2019s about and hopefully you have a great process with a great intimacy coordinator, and hopefully you will change your mind.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n As well as being the lead intimacy coordinator for Sex Education, Thackeray has been an intimacy coordinator for a number of productions including Netflix\u2019s Heartstopper<\/a>, Sky\u2019s I Hate Suzie<\/a>, HBO\u2019s The White Lotus<\/a> season 2, Industry<\/a> and Russell T Davies\u2019 It\u2019s A Sin<\/a>.<\/p>\n Read more:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The new series of Sex Education promises much change on the horizon as we follow Otis and Eric (Ncuti Gatwa) to Cavendish Sixth Form College. As per the synopsis: \u201cOtis is nervous about setting up his new clinic, whilst Eric is praying they won\u2019t be losers again.<\/p>\n \u201cBut Cavendish is a culture shock for all the Moordale students \u2013 they thought they were progressive but this new college is another level. There\u2019s daily yoga in the communal garden, a strong sustainability vibe and a group of kids who are popular for being\u2026 kind?!<\/p>\n \u201cViv is totally thrown by the college\u2019s student-led, non-competitive approach, while Jackson is still struggling to get over Cal. Aimee tries something new by taking an Art A-Level and Adam grapples with whether mainstream education is for him.<\/p>\n \u201cOver in the US, Maeve is living her dream at prestigious Wallace University, being taught by cult author Thomas Molloy. Otis is pining after her, whilst adjusting to not being an only child at home, or the only therapist on campus.\u201d<\/p>\n Additional reporting by David Craig.<\/em><\/p> ![\"Mimi](\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/SE402Unit00541RT-214a779.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413\" "\\"SE_402_Unit_00541_RT\\"\/")
\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>\n