The Teacher’s Will Mellor on “new” experience working with intimacy coordinator for sex scenes

The Teacher’s Will Mellor on “new” experience working with intimacy coordinator for sex scenes

As a fervent admirer of captivating drama and mesmerizing performances, I eagerly anticipate the second season of The Teacher airing on Channel 5. The intrigue surrounding the illicit affair between Dani and Jimmy, played by Kara Tointon and Will Mellor respectively, promises a rollercoaster of emotions that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.


In the second series of Channel 5’s drama The Teacher, they present a completely new narrative compared to the first. This time, it delves into a clandestine relationship between two teaching peers, which ultimately results in catastrophe.

On a school excursion, Dani, who was married, and her coworker, Jimmy, secretly left their supervision duties to engage in an intimate moment together. Unfortunately, one of the students under their care met with a tragic fate, leaving them without the student and in a position where they had to conceal their actions by lying about their whereabouts when the incident occurred.

In the drama, Kara Tointon portrays Dani, and Will Mellor takes on the role of Jimmy. During an interview, Mellor discussed shooting a love scene with Tointon and disclosed that it was his initial experience working with an intimacy coach.

He mentioned, “That was an unfamiliar experience for me.” He believes it’s crucial for less experienced actors and actresses, who might not know their limits on set, to have someone acting as a mediator. This person could initiate discussions about boundaries and make sure everyone feels comfortable with the established rules.

The Teacher’s Will Mellor on “new” experience working with intimacy coordinator for sex scenes

He went on to say: “Kara and I discussed the boat shed scene. I told her, ‘I’m comfortable with everything; I’ve been through similar situations before.’ My initial gay role was on The Street, where I appeared entirely nude alongside Vincent Regan. That happened quite some time ago.

“It was truly nerve-wracking, yet incredibly thrilling – that moment was something extraordinary for me. It was a significant leap forward in my experience. The intimacy coordinator was wonderful in this instance, and their presence now makes perfect sense to me. I believe it’s all about reading the situation carefully.

You understand, sex scenes often fail to be sensual. Instead, they usually make us laugh. Despite that, I found Kara delightful to work with, and I’m pleased we collaborated.

Earlier, Tointon expressed that portraying Dani was intriguing for him since it was the first time he had a character who audiences might initially find unappealing, not due to any negative traits in her personality, but rather because of some questionable decisions she made. She’s not an evil character, but her actions can raise doubts.

“I’ve never played anyone so controversially naughty,” she said.

The second installment of “The Teacher” is set to broadcast on Channel 5, starting from Monday, 9th September, and continuing until Thursday, 12th September, all episodes airing at 9 PM. You can stream it on My5.

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2024-09-08 23:33