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Jess Battison
A Netflix star had to make a whopper of a sacrifice to film a sex scene with Natalie Portman.
A pretty mad sexy film might be shocking viewers at the cinemas alongside the big Willy (Wonka, obviously) at the moment, but there’s another one that’s got people talking.
Another d**k that is, except it’s actually a fake one.
May December has been showing at UK cinemas recently while US viewers already have it on Netflix.
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And it’s got a wild storyline about a couple who started ‘dating’ when the lad was just 13 and the woman in her 30s.
The Netflix synopsis reads: “After their relationship ignited a tabloid saga two decades ago, Gracie (Julianne Moore) and Joe (Charles Melton) now lead a seemingly perfect suburban life.
“Their domestic bliss is disrupted when Elizabeth (Natalie Portman), a famous television actress, arrives in their tight-knit community to research her upcoming role as Gracie.
"As Elizabeth ingratiates herself into the everyday lives of Gracie and Joe, the uncomfortable facts of their scandal unfurl, causing long-dormant emotions to resurface.
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“In May December, director Todd Haynes (Safe, Carol) explores one of the great talents of the human species: our colossal refusal to look at ourselves.”
And in a slight spoiler, Melton had to don a prosthetic penis for a mega ‘nine hours’ on set.
Joe and Elizabeth get a little steamy in one scene with his big fake schlong in a clear shot.
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But that meant quite the sacrifice for the Riverdale actor who told Variety it got pretty ‘annoying’.
He explained: “There were a few conversations about the prosthetic, regarding what was realistic and what wasn't.
“And I had to wear that prosthetic for nine hours that day. I didn't have anything to drink that morning or the night before. That was an annoying process but still very respectful.”
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Portman previously spoke on The Drew Barrymore Show about how one thing she would ‘never do for a role’ is show her boobs.
She added: “I’m always just like, ‘I don’t want my kids to see pictures online’.”
May December has been a hit already, sitting with a decent 92 percent on Rotten Tomatoes’ Tomatometer.
Melton (and his fake d**k) are also tipped to be in with a chance for Best Supporting Actor at the Oscars.
One critic wrote: “All the acting here is extraordinary, but there’s a reason why Charles Melton has been picking some early awards hardware for his role as Joe.”
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And another echoed: “Anchored by Moore and Portman’s ‘mother-off’ warfare, Melton’s breath-taking performance, and Burch’s expertly toned screenplay, Todd Haynes' May December is remarkable.”