In the 1998 erotic thriller Wild Things, Kevin Bacon and Matt Dillon were originally supposed to share an intimate kiss during a steamy shower scene. The revelation of this axed moment came when Kevin Bacon spoke candidly about it in an interview for Esquire’s For the Record video series. The scene, which involves Dillon’s character, Sam Lombardo, walking into a bathroom to find Bacon’s Ray Duquette already in the shower, was originally designed to end with a shocking twist — a kiss between the two male characters.
Kevin Bacon Matt Dillon Wild Things: The Scrapped Kiss
According to Bacon, the kiss was meant to be a surprising and bold twist in a film filled with unexpected turns. “In the original script, we were supposed to start making out,” Bacon recalled. The actor expressed that he thought it would have been a brilliant addition to the story, adding to the film’s theme of secrets and reveals. However, despite the initial plans, the scene was ultimately cut from the final version. Bacon went on to say that he was fully on board with the idea, even complimenting Dillon, saying, “Look at him — he’s gorgeous.”
Why Was the Kevin Bacon Matt Dillon Wild Things Scene Cut?
The potential kiss between Bacon and Dillon was never filmed, and it was ultimately removed from the script by the film’s financiers. According to Bacon, the decision was due to concerns about the scene’s reception, with the financiers believing it was too much for audiences. Despite this, the scene remains a memorable what-if, as it could have made Wild Things even more daring in its exploration of twists and turns.
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