It’s not every day you see a fully erect penis in a movie… So it makes sense that viewers were pretty taken aback when they watched A Man in Full on Netflix. The mini-series, which recently dropped on the platform, tells the story of Charles Crocker, a real estate tycoon facing sudden bankruptcy.
In the show, Charles walks in on his wife, Martha, having sex with a man named Raymond Peepgrass. She runs out of the room, leaving Raymond exposed, as he had just taken Viagra. Understandably, Charles becomes furious and attempts to choke Raymond but ends up having a heart attack himself.
This controversial scene caused quite a stir online, with many viewers expressing their shock and discomfort. Critics argued that graphic sexual images are unnecessary and detract from the overall viewing experience. However, it’s important to have open discussions and acknowledge that different people will have different reactions to such scenes.
Jeff Pelphrey, the actor who played Raymond, shed light on the scene and the process of creating the prosthetic penis used. He explained that at the time of filming, his partner was pregnant, which made him contemplate the implications of having a nude scene. This gave him a new perspective, as he was now considering whether he wanted his child to see him in such a situation.
The decision to include the scene was driven by the comedic aspect of the story, and the actor wanted to stay true to the script. There were discussions about what would be the most amusing and unexpected comedic payoff. Ultimately, it was decided that Raymond, a quirky character, would have an unusually large prosthetic penis.
Creating the prosthetic involved a lot of work, meetings, and fittings, but fortunately, they were able to avoid the terrifying hot wax that was initially suggested. The team wanted to ensure that the scene was both authentic and humorous, and a great deal of effort went into achieving that balance.
