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MacLachlan: 'Showgirls' Pool Scene Was a Survival Mission
13 Oct
Summary
- MacLachlan found the 'Showgirls' pool scene exhausting and difficult.
- He was focused on keeping Elizabeth Berkley from drowning during filming.
- The actor admitted to being distracted by skiing during 'Showgirls' production.
Kyle MacLachlan recently shared his recollections of filming the notorious pool sex scene in the 1995 film "Showgirls." During a panel at New York Comic Con, MacLachlan described the experience as an "exhausting" effort to simply keep co-star Elizabeth Berkley "steady" and prevent her from drowning.
He admitted that while shooting the controversial erotic drama, he was not as attentive as he should have been. MacLachlan confessed that he was often distracted by the opportunity to ski on days off in Lake Tahoe, preferring the "beautiful powder snow" to focusing on his character.
Despite its initial critical failure and box office bomb status, "Showgirls" has since gained a cult following. MacLachlan expressed gratitude that the film continues to bring "endless joy" to moviegoers, framing it as ultimately fulfilling its purpose as entertainment.
