Kevin Bacon reveals his kissing scene with Matt Dillon got axed from 'Wild Things' shower sequence

IANS April 6, 2025 299 views

Actor Kevin Bacon recently shared a fascinating behind-the-scenes detail about the cult classic film 'Wild Things'. During an interview, Bacon revealed that an intimate kissing scene between his character and Matt Dillon's was originally scripted but ultimately cut from the movie. The proposed twist would have occurred during their already provocative shower sequence, adding another layer of surprise to the film's complex narrative. Bacon described the potential moment as an "awesome twist" that never made it to production, providing an intriguing glimpse into alternative cinematic possibilities.

"In the original script, we start making out" - Kevin Bacon
Kevin Bacon reveals his kissing scene with Matt Dillon got axed from 'Wild Things' shower sequence
Los Angeles, April 6: Actor Kevin Bacon has revealed that there was a kissing scene between him and actor Matt Dillon in 'Wild Things'.

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Kevin Bacon discusses deleted kissing scene with Matt Dillon

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Erotic thriller Wild Things had unexpected script twist

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Shower scene was meant to include surprising intimate moment

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Actor reflects on unproduced script element

Kevin shared that he and Matt Dillon were supposed to start making out during their shower scene in the film, reports 'People' magazine.

While discussing career highlights on Esquire's 'For the Record' video series, the 66-year-old actor said a "great twist" between his character, police detective Ray Duquette, and Dillon's, guidance counselor Sam Lombardo, was cut from the erotic thriller's script.

As per 'People', in their already steamy shower scene, in which Sam walks into the bathroom to shower, only to discover a fully nude Ray is already in there, the scrapped twist was an intimate kiss between the two men.

"In the original script, we start making out", Bacon recalled. "Part of what was crazy about the movie was that there were all these twists, you know, that was like the hook of the movie, so to me, (the kiss) was a great twist. That's all. I was like, 'That'd be an awesome twist'".

"But I don't know. For some reason, it got cut. We didn't shoot it. I don't think we shot it. I think it just got cut", the 'Footloose' star said about making 'Wild Things', which also starred Neve Campbell and Denise Richards. An off-screen producer then asked Bacon to confirm that he was "attached to" the kiss scene, a statement they previously made before the actor looked back at the cut moment, he said in response, "Yeah, I definitely was. Look at him, he's gorgeous".

Bacon previously discussed the axed scene 20 years ago in a 2005 interview with 'Total Film magazine'.

He revealed that "another surprise" was supposed to be Matt climbing into the shower with him for the kiss.

Reader Comments

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Jamie R.
Wow, that would have been such a bold move for 1998! Wild Things was already pushing boundaries, but this would've taken it to another level. Kinda wish we could've seen it 👀
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Trevor K.
Interesting how much gets left on the cutting room floor. Makes you wonder what other iconic scenes we've missed out on over the years!
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Maria S.
Respectfully, I think the movie worked better without it. The tension was perfect as is - sometimes less is more. Still love that shower scene though! 🔥
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Derek L.
Kevin Bacon casually dropping this 25 years later like it's no big deal 😂 The man is a national treasure
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Aisha B.
This makes me want to rewatch Wild Things immediately! The chemistry between all the actors was insane. That movie doesn't get enough credit for how groundbreaking it was.
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Chris P.
I wonder if they'll release the original script somewhere. Would be fascinating to see what other twists got cut. Hollywood in the 90s was wild (no pun intended).

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