Penn Badgley Reveals He Asked Showrunners For Fewer Sex Scenes In 'You'

In a recent episode of his Podcrushed podcast, Penn Badgley revealed that he asked "You" showrunners for fewer sex scenes.

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The actor said his commitment to his wife, Domino Kirke, spurred him to make the request.

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"Fidelity in every relationship, including my marriage, is important to me," the actor said.

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Badgley confirmed that his request was accepted, which led to "a phenomenal reduction" of sex scenes.

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The series recently returned for season four which backdrops in London.

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In a separate interview, he shared that he enjoyed his time on set filming the new season.

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However, he admitted that he missed being away from his family in those moments.,

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The actor recently addressed rumors that Marvel has cast him as Mr. Fantastic.

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"No, I can't reveal that. Neither confirm nor deny," he said during a podcast appearance.

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