As a show about sex,The Deucehas an interesting role in the era of #MeToo.

Even so, the show did make some changes to its production during season 2.

Cause its hard work, a lot harder than violence, Simon said.

The DeuceSeason 2: Maggie Gyllenhaal.photo: Paul Schiraldi/HBO

Credit: Paul Schiraldi/HBO

You know, everyones an old pro about simulating violence.

But I dont think Im ever going to work without an intimacy coordinator again.

But you could ask all you want at a certain point everybody has to trust everybody.

Ive checked with all my fellow producers and other personnel.

We have no complainant or complaint or any awareness of any incident of concern involving Mr. Franco.

Nor has HBO been approached with any complaint.

In our experience, he was entirely professional as an actor, director, and producer.

Read the full new interview atRolling Stone.