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It would inhibit me more because its drawing attention to things, Bean explained toThe Times.
He continued: It was a joy.
We had a good chemistry between us, and we knew what we were doing was unusual.
Because she was married, I was married.
But we were following the story.
We were trying to portray the truth of what D. H. Lawrence wrote.
I suppose it depends on the actress.
This one had a musical cabaret background, so she was up for anything, he added.
She added: Spontaneity in intimate scenes can be unsafe.
Its like a stunt.
Our job as actors is to make it not look technical.
Nobody wants an impromptu grope.
So its not a comfortable situation, full stop.
It feels that little bit more special because it’s our own unique thing.
Bustle has contacted representatives of Sean Bean for comment.
This article was originally published onAug.