There may not have been sex scenes in “Young Sheldon,” but star Emily Osment still requested an intimacy coordinator because of her “concern” around co-star Montana Jordan’s age.
\n\nIn Jessica Radloff’s new book chronicling the making of the series, titled “Young Sheldon: The (Juicier-Than-Meemaw’s-Brisket) Inside Story of the Hit Comedy,” she explains Osment’s discomfort shooting kissing scenes with Jordan because of their age gap. While filming their initial episodes, Jordan, who played George Cooper, was 18 while Osment, who played Mandy McAllister, was 30.
\n\n“That made me uncomfortable. He was a baby! A baby with a mullet. So I spoke to Tim Marx, and obviously they were not able to get one that late in the day, but for the next few episodes they had one there, since the relationship between them escalates,” Osment said. “It made everything easier having one there. I think it’s something that’s really important.”
\n\nShe added, “I don’t know if Montana even knew if he could ask for that. Like, let’s give him the option, too. Make him comfortable. And he’s such a sweet kid, I think he would just eat his discomfort. But I love those guys, and I’m really happy it got to…
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