Young Sheldon director admits show ‘dropped the ball’ over teenage kissing scene

• Emily Osment requested an intimacy coordinator on the set of Young Sheldon due to the age gap between herself and co-star Montana Jordan.
• Osment was 30 when they began filming intimate scenes together, while Jordan was 18.
• She explained that having a coordinator present made everything easier and helped ensure her younger co-star felt comfortable as their characters’ relationship escalated.
• Director Alex Reid admitted that he and the production team “totally dropped the ball” when shooting the initial scenes between the pair.
• Co-creator Steve Molaro supported the actor, stating that Osment had every right to ask for an intimacy coordinator on set.

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