Steamy Season 3 Encounter: Jennifer Aniston and Jon Hamm's Intense and Passionate Bedroom Scene in 'The Morning Show'
'The Morning Show' director Mimi Leder reveals the emotional and mature season 3 sex scene between Jennifer Aniston and Jon Hamm, offering an intimate glimpse into their characters' journey
On The Morning Show, Jennifer Aniston and Jon Hamm's characters had a tasteful and intimate moment together. In the episode that aired on Wednesday, October 11 on Apple TV+, an interview between Alex (played by Aniston) and Paul (played by Hamm) led to a passionate outburst, marking the start of a new relationship. Instead of portraying a explicit sex scene, director and executive producer Mimi Leder aimed to convey a sincere and mutual affection between the characters.
Leder, 71, revealed in an interview with Variety that the scene involved a profound gaze into each other's eyes, establishing an intimate focal point. It captured the initial and profound emotional connection between two individuals completely engrossed in each other, completely lost in the moment. The filming took place in a closed set, and Leder emphasized that both Aniston and Hamm comprehended the essence of the narrative and fully immersed themselves in it. The goal was to create a sensitive, seductive, mature, and emotionally charged atmosphere, which they successfully achieved. Both actors displayed their exceptional talent and commitment to the scene, resulting in its success.
Surprising some fans, the duo's relationship took a quick romantic turn, especially considering Paul's attempt to acquire The Morning Show's network. However, Leder revealed that the foundation of their romance was established early on in season 3.
Leder stated, "In Episode 1, when she first lays eyes on him and remarks 'He's tall,' you can sense an underlying attraction that she suppresses due to her focus on work. This attraction is momentarily set aside due to the deal. However, Episode 4 sees the development of some initial seeds of attraction as she convinces him to return to UBA."
Alex's perception of Paul underwent a transformation once he expressed remorse for his ill treatment of a previous coworker, commonly known as the "Stanford Student," and profiting immensely from their collective ideas.
Jennifer Aniston and Jon Hamm star in 'The Morning Show' on Apple TV+.
At day's end, Alex is a "remarkably influential woman, which in turn entices remarkably influential men," according to Leder. "She seeks her match, and she discovers it in Paul Marks, just as she did in Mitch Kessler."
The first season of The Morning Show revolved around Mitch's dismissal from the network due to a scandal involving sexual misconduct. Bradley, a newcomer played by Reese Witherspoon, then took over his position as Alex's cohost on the daytime show. In season 2, Mitch tragically passed away when his car plunged off a cliff.
New episodes of The Morning Show premiere Wednesdays on Apple TV+.
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