Aidan Turner reveals steamy details of intimate Rivals scenes
Aidan Turner recently opened up about his experience filming intimate scenes for the new erotic drama series, Rivals. In the Disney+ show, the 41-year-old actor portrays Declan O’Hara alongside Victoria Smurfit, who plays his on-screen wife, Maud.
Reflecting on the sex scenes they shot together, Turner shared that they fully immersed themselves in the scenes without hesitation, emphasizing, "We didn’t care, we just got straight involved." He also touched on the technicalities and the somewhat awkward nature of filming such intimate moments, likening it to a dance while humorously acknowledging the presence of a crew of cameramen.
Turner expressed admiration for his co-star, describing Smurfit as a "legend" and expressing his fondness for her, stating, "Victoria is such a legend, she’s a pal, I love her."
Adapted from the Jilly Cooper novel of the same name, Rivals features a star-studded cast including David Tennant, Emily Atack, and Danny Dyer. The series has garnered positive feedback from both critics and viewers since its release on Disney+ on October 18. With its success, a second season announcement is anticipated in the near future.
Liam Keelan, Disney’s senior vice-president of original content for Europe and Africa, shared his excitement about the show’s reception, stating, "Everyone’s talking about it. I’ve seriously never known anything like it. But it’s been on the platform for just over a week, so give us a chance, but hopefully more news to come. Suffice to say, we love the show."
