This week marked the big, freaky finale of NakedSword’s A Wicked Game, and The Sword had some questions for stars Ryan Rose and Duncan Black, cameraman and BDSM player Leo Forte, and director mr. Pam about the stresses and joys of shooting BDSM porn.
The Sword: What was your favorite part about shooting A Wicked Game?
Duncan Black: It’s a toss up: My favorite part was either roundhouse kicking James Hamilton in the face, or Ryan Rose fucking me.
Ryan Rose: Being on the boat. Definitely on the boat. It was something I hadn’t done before. Duncan and the crew were amazing. It was a beautiful day.
Have you ever had sex on a boat before?
Duncan Black: Now that I think about it I don’t think I have had sex on a boat before. This was also my first time out on the ocean, period.
Ryan Rose: No, first time! The boat was great. It was huge. I was fucking Duncan on the front, and I got a little nervous about falling off, but I would be falling into water, so no biggie. Everything about the scene was out of a fairy tale. Beautiful scenery, gorgeous lighting, the sunset. It was a perfect day.
Was this your first time doing that kind of rope bondage/BDSM?
Ryan Rose: Yes, it was the first time.
Duncan Black: Actually I’ve done some bondage with Dream Boys, Men on Edge, and Bound Gods, and I practice at home as well.
Were you freaked out at all? Like even a little? Or was it totally hot?
Duncan Black: I wouldn’t say I was freaked out but I was excited. I like being tied up and flogged.
Ryan Rose: I was really into it, I think it was really hot. There was no hesitation from me, it was something that Falcon wouldn’t allow me to do so I was all about it. [Laughs] No, it wasn’t scary. The crew was great, being around mr. Pam, Leo Forte, and Element Eclipse, I wasn’t scared at all. They made me feel very comfortable, it was a lot of fun.
Now, questions for the crew: What were you most concerned about in shooting this scene?
mr. Pam: Limbs falling off!?! I have played with bondage myself, so I know the difference between a “good hurt” and a “bad hurt,” but the challenging thing was having Ryan tied up in very elaborate bondage tie and making sure he was “comfortable” enough to stay hard and enjoy getting fucked but I guess, “uncomfortable” enough to get the right tension for the scene.
Leo Forte is a professional Shibari rope expert and has done very elaborate bondage scenes for Kink, Fetish Force, and Bound Gods, so I trusted him 100 percent. Plus we had Element Eclipse (who is also a BDSM lifestyle player) on set as a production assistant, so Ryan and Duncan were in expert hands. But because there were a lot of shots we needed to get, we actually untied and retied the guys about three times during the scene. They were so patient, especially Duncan because he was just getting fucked upon.
Leo Forte: I had to adjust the bondage for several reasons. It’s not easy to stay in bondage for as long as the shoot required. They had to be comfortable enough to function. Also, sometimes your initial vision doesn’t work out well, so you adjust as you go. When someone is in bondage I become mama hawk. I watch over my subject in every way possible. Bondage can be dangerous if not done correctly. Part of that is making the guys comfortable when all they want is to get free. Encouraging them to continue and go further. Then caring for them post-shoot. Making sure they are okay, blood flow returns well, there aren’t any pinched nerves, etc.
mr. Pam: Once the cameras started rolling, the scene was soooo hot. James Hamilton really took the role of ‘psycho killer’ seriously to the point where his acting was so real, I wanted to keep all sharp objects away from him! It was kinda scary and I actually had a nightmare about being stabbed the night after we filmed! LOL! James is a very hot guy, he’s dripping with swagger and a rockin body to match but he had had a serious motorcycle accident about a year ago, which left a rod in his leg and left some hefty scars on his face. I could tell by putting on the latex mask, his sexuality and confidence really exploded. James went above and beyond with the role, we were all screaming with delight.
Most importantly Ryan LOVED this scene. He LOVED the movie, loved that he got to express a different, more twisted and kinky side of his sexuality. He’s an amazing performer, puts on a stunning sex show, loves to fuck and fortunately for us, LOVED getting tied up and fucked while on top of Duncan. It was awesome! was so excited to pop his kinky-cherry in this production.
Were there any moments on set where anyone got weird?
Leo Forte: It does get weird sometimes because one goes in to a different mindscape when they go in to bondage. As the one in charge, I have to help them see themselves out of the situation, eyes wide open.
Can you be a little more specific about who got a little weird?
Leo Forte: No one in particular. Being in bondage doesn’t make you weird, it just makes you act differently. Some people are bothered by the constraints and get aggressive, while others find relief in bondage and get very passive.
Who wrote the script on this one? Was there a particular inspiration for this scene?
mr. Pam: NakedSword’s Executive Producer Tim Valenti had the idea of shooting in Florida, on a boat, and making pretty boy Ryan Rose a psycho killer. Then Leo Forte took those concepts and ran with it writing a clever and intense script. A hint of CSI, a sprinkle of Dead Calm combined with Leo’s twisted, sadistic imagination. Leo loves bondage, so I knew he wanted to include that plus the fetish of a cuckold scene and a home invasion. It was an awesome concept and the guys performed fabulously.
Have you ever shot anything quite like this before?
mr. Pam: I’ve experienced it but never really shot anything like this. Ha! I never watch scary movies, I even close my eyes when commercials for scary movies come on TV. So although I KNEW no one got killed and the blood was fake, the scene still gave me a nightmare. I’m such a pussy when it comes to stuff like this! LOL!
The footage we shot was good but I do have to hand it to NakedSword’s amazing story editor Jessie Garcia who really brought the scene to life with editing, music, sound effects. The last scene is actually pretty terrifying! Great job, Jessie!!
What was your favorite part of a scene, as it came out in the final edit?
Duncan Black: My favorite part of the scene is where Ryan is fucking me doggie-style and he pulls my hair.
Ryan Rose: I usually don’t watch my own scenes but I had to watch this final bondage scene and I’m really excited about it. I hope that everyone gets into it as much as I do. Stay tuned for a sequel!
Leo Forte: My favorite part is when the boys fell into full submission and trusted in my skills and abilities. The best part was looking in to Ryan’s eyes and seeing the excitement he was getting from it. I may not have been the director, but what I did for the fourth scene was purely me. Everyone has a favorite style or form, and this is mine, from the storyline to the design and look of these characters. All those weeks of planning coming to life, that’s the surreal moment that makes it all worthwhile.
Below, the behind-the-scenes moments from Scene 4 of A Wicked Game.
[NakedSword: A Wicked Game, Scene 4]
I’ve been waiting for Ryan to get into bondage in his films. I hope there are many more.
You should keep tying Duncan up, too. BTW, I think scenes of lovers tying each other up would be very hot, no need for plots, etc. Going this way would involve some actor training, maybe.
While I’m at it, another suggestion: tie up Brady Jensen.
I like watching any scene the big muscular Ryan and the beautiful Duncan are in, but I see the ropes, masks and gags etc as a silly distraction.