Ruth Wilson left The Affair because of ‘too many sex scenes’
Multiple sources allege that issues with sex scenes and the ‘toxic environment’ of the hit TV show prompted the actor’s abrupt exit
Ruth Wilson quit the hit US television drama The Affair due to a “very toxic work environment”, according to testimonies given to the Hollywood Reporter. Wilson, 37, also known for her role as Alice Morgan in the BBC series Luther, left the show due to the frequency and nature of the sex scenes she had to perform, and friction with the showrunner, Sarah Treem, the sources said.
Since leaving the show – which is broadcast on Sky Atlantic in the UK – in 2018, Wilson has claimed she was “not allowed” to speak about the reasons behind her departure. She had previously confirmed it was not due to the apparent pay disparity with male co-star Dominic West, but hinted at issues with the show’s production. In a 2018 interview with the New York Times, the actor said that “[leaving the show] isn’t about pay parity, and it wasn’t about other jobs … but I’m not really allowed to talk about it”, adding that there was a “much bigger story” at play involving Treem.