Baldur’s Gate 3 developer Larian hired intimacy coordinators to ensure its actors felt safe and comfortable during romantic scenes.
In an interview with BBC, actor Devora Wilde – who plays githyanki warrior Lae’zel in the upcoming release – revealed the studio had hired the coordinators, saying she was pleased at this decision.
An intimacy coordinator or director is “a choreographer, an advocate for actors, and a liaison between actors and production for scenes that involve nudity / hyper-exposed work, simulated sex acts, and/or intimate physical contact,” according to idcprofessionals.com.
Their presence on set has become more prominent in recent years, particularly for film and TV productions. Numerous actors, including Tomb Raider’s Alicia Vikander, have spoken about the importance of intimacy coordinators during recording, noting how vital it is for boundaries to be recognised during the artistic process.