Actors Set Boundaries Around Intimate Scenes, Citing Personal Reasons

Jameela Jamil pulled out of auditioning for season 4 of You because she did not want to film a sex scene due to childhood sexual trauma and a desire to avoid objectification.
Penn Badgley had requested “zero” intimate scenes for his character in season 4 of You and regretted some past sex scenes he had filmed.
Jamil regretted not doing the show after learning about Badgley’s decision.
Jamil’s decision and Badgley’s comments are teaching actors they can set boundaries around sex scenes in their work.
Many female actors have felt pressured to agree to any and all sex scenes to not lose roles, but some are now standing up for their preferences.