Gina Gershon recalls 'upsetting' reason 'Bound' was nearly NC-17

Tribeca marked Pride Month with a Bound reunion in New York on June 7, featuring Jennifer Tilly, Gina Gershon, Joe Pantoliano, Christopher Meloni, and director Lilly Wachowski. Gershon recalled agents warning against taking the role because of concerns over her bisexual character in Showgirls. The moment underscored Bound's lasting influence. Gershon explained that an early sex scene was nearly NC-17 due to intensity, while a subsequent take with a different balance won an R rating. Tilly offered a differing memory, and Wachowski said both accounts were accurate, with the film ultimately released as R.