Charles Melton on Channeling Heath Ledger’s ‘Brokeback Mountain’ Performance for ‘May December’ and Wearing a Prosthetic for Nine Hours
variety.comClayton Davis Senior Awards Editor SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for Netflix’s “May December” In Netflix’s “May December,” one of the most memorable scenes features Joe Yoo (played by Charles Melton) arriving at the hotel to deliver a letter from his wife Gracie (Julianne Moore) to actress Elizabeth Berry (Natalie Portman).
Their encounter leads to a brief yet intense sexual liaison on the floor, culminating in a conspicuous silhouette shot of Joe’s penis.
Amid Samy Burch’s narrative brilliance and Todd Haynes’ tantalizing direction, one might imagine Melton — known for his role in The CW’s “Riverdale” — felt immense pressure acting opposite Oscar winner Portman, who also produced the film.
This pivotal scene was among the final ones shot in Savannah, Ga. “It was very professional,” Melton tells Variety. “The whole thing.
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