The work of Alicia Rodis as intimacy coordinator, or intimacy director, was recently profiled in The New York Times. Simon said he decided to add the position for Season 2 to make sure everybody felt safe on set in wake of the #MeToo and Time's Up movements. “Her job is to facilitate the filming of simulated sex and intimacy in such a way that we’re protecting the emotions and the dignity of everybody who’s involved. ’Cause it’s hard work, a lot harder than violence,” Simon said. “You know, everyone’s an old pro about simulating violence. But I don’t think I’m ever going to work without an intimacy coordinator again. Because the truth is, we knew we were asking a lot of actors and directors and crew in terms of professionalism and to deliver this material bluntly and honestly. But you can ask all you want — at a certain point everybody has to trust everybody.”
TOPICS: The Deuce, HBO, Alicia Rodis, David Simon