Morena Baccarin, known for her role as Vanessa in the “Deadpool” movies, revealed her discomfort with the intimate scenes she filmed with Ryan Reynolds. Despite Reynolds’ charm, Baccarin described the experience as less glamorous than it appeared, mainly due to the Deadpool costume. She humorously compared kissing Reynolds in his mask to kissing a giant latex condom, noting the persistent smell of rubber.
In an interview with Conan O’Brien in 2017, Baccarin shared that shooting the sex scene montage, which spanned various holidays, took two grueling days. The actors had to dress for different festivities, celebrating everything from Christmas to International Women’s Day. While these scenes required extensive filming, the constant change of outfits and settings added to the challenge.
Baccarin’s sentiments were echoed in a 2018 People magazine interview, where she reiterated her aversion to the mask. However, she acknowledged Reynolds’ professionalism, which made the process more bearable. She noted that despite the awkwardness, they often laughed through the scenes, which helped ease the discomfort.
Her openness about the filming process highlights the often overlooked challenges actors face during intimate scenes. It also sheds light on the importance of professionalism and a good sense of humor in managing such demanding aspects of their work. The insights from Baccarin provide a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes reality of movie-making, where on-screen chemistry requires a lot of behind-the-scenes effort and resilience.
