During a recent episode of The Graham Norton Show, renowned documentary filmmaker Louis Theroux dropped a bombshell revelation about his unconventional approach to making his documentaries. Theroux, known for his unique investigative style, shared that he once auditioned for a role in the world of pornography.
In Theroux’s book, he delves into his strategies for putting his subjects at ease during the filming process. When discussing his documentary on porn performers, Theroux mentioned that he thought it would be humorous to immerse himself in the world he was investigating. Taking it a step further, he decided to audition for one of the main adult film agents.
As the audience gasped in shock, Theroux explained that he actually took off his clothes and went through the audition process. Although uncomfortable, Theroux committed to the experience for the sake of his documentary. He admitted that the only concession he made was refusing to show the agents his “wood,” a term used to gauge arousal in the industry.
Interestingly, Theroux was given three Polaroid photos of himself from the audition, and he carried them around with him while interviewing other performers for the documentary. He would often pull out the photos and jokingly reveal his audition experience to the performers. Surprisingly, this created a sense of camaraderie and comfort among the subjects, as they saw Theroux as one of them.
Theroux’s willingness to go to extreme lengths in his fieldwork is what sets him apart from other filmmakers. His unorthodox methods not only provide intriguing content for his documentaries but also help establish rapport and trust with his subjects.
This jaw-dropping revelation from Theroux adds another layer to his already fascinating body of work. It’s no wonder why The Graham Norton Show continues to captivate audiences with its intriguing and unpredictable guests.
Stay tuned for more exciting moments on The Graham Norton Show, where anything can happen in the world of chat shows!
