Sex scene squiz too much on Underbelly
Exclusive: An Underbelly sex scene filmed at Abbotsford Convent nearly saw the production banned from its location.
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EXCLUSIVE: It just wouldn’t be Underbelly without a little controversy…
Filming on Underbelly: Squizzy got into hot water recently when a graphic sex scene filmed at Abbotsford Convent nearly saw the production banned from its location for the rest of the shoot.
The historic 1860s Convent, used by the Sisters of the Good Shepherd for over 100 years, is now a multi-use Arts and Cultural site.
But when someone copped an eyeful of one scene, which producers rhought they had adequately concealed, production had to be stopped for some frank negotiations…
A Nine spokesperson told TV Tonight, “There was a minor incident that occurred at Abbotsford Convent during production of Underbelly: Squizzy.
“Thankfully, the matter was swiftly resolved. We have a wonderful relationship with the staff at Abbotsford Convent and are very grateful that they made their facilities available for filming.”
The period series airs in 2013 on Nine.
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8 Responses
@Trix – Or maybe lights out at 10, candles out at 11.
I haven’t watched any of the Underbelly series so far, but this one looks great from the promos. I think the guy who plays Squizzy will be a big star once the show airs.
@Trix – haha, you’ve still got it!
@shazz – How do you know they are Christians that complained?
As above, it’s not a “convent”. It used to be. It just retained the name “Abbotsford Convent “.
Hope they don’t make a habit of it.
Gosh, what would the nuns say!?
Typical Christians. They don’t mind the filming of a programme known for its violence, but anyone mention sex and it’s the end of the world.
As noted, the site is now an arts precinct. Run by Yarra Council, not nuns.