Certainly! Here’s a curated list of male actors who performed full-frontal nudity in mainstream movies, without using prosthetic penises, for the sake of authenticity and artistic expression:
1. **Michael Fassbender**
In *Shame* (2011), Fassbender appeared completely nude multiple times, having said he did it to fulfill his mother’s wish for authentic male nudity.
2. **George Clooney**
During his Golden Globe acceptance speech, Clooney humorously credited Fassbender for taking over the male frontal nudity responsibility, emphasizing the rarity of such scenes in Hollywood.
3. **Aaron Taylor-Johnson**
In *A Million Little Pieces* (2018), he was nude in a slo-mo scene, which he found therapeutic and vital for the film’s tone. He also nearly appeared fully nude in *Nocturnal Animals* (2016), though the scene was cut due to his size.
4. **Jude Law**
Law has performed full-frontal scenes in films like *Eden* (2024), with director Ron Howard confirming that nudity was embraced due to Law’s past experience.
5. **Daryl McCormack**
In *Good Luck to You, Leo Grande* (2022), he performed a full-frontal scene in the final moments, after a unique rehearsal process involving nudity among cast and crew.
6. **Jack O’Connell**
Shot nude scenes in *Starred Up* (2013), including a challenging shower scene in Belfast, which he handled with humor and professionalism.
7. **Tom Hardy**
Has no qualms with full-frontal nudity, sharing in *Taboo* (2017) his preference for scenes without clothing, often pushing for more exposure.
8. **Eric Balfour**
Appeared in the *Lie with Me* (2005) sex scenes that involved real, unsimulated sex, showcasing his commitment to authenticity.
9. **Cooper Koch**
Naked in the horror film *Swallowed* (2022), and a shower scene in *Monster* (2024), openly discussing his willingness and the concerns of friends and family.
10. **Barry Keoghan**
Performed in almost five minutes of nudity in *Saltburn* (2023), with the actor focusing more on the challenge of the dance sequence than the nudity itself.
11. **Jack Reynor**
Filmed an extensive nude scene in *Midsommar* (2019), advocating for full-frontal exposure to serve the story’s themes.
12. **Chris Pine**
Featured a brief, distant nude shot in *Outlaw King* (2018), speaking out about the double standard regarding male nudity in Hollywood.
13. **Diego Luna & Gael García Bernal**
Both appeared nude during scenes in *Y Tu Mamá También* (2001), with Cuarón emphasizing the scene’s social and character significance rather than titillation.
14. **Kevin Bacon**
Nude in the shower scene of *Wild Things* (1998); the original scene was cut, but Bacon wishes it had remained, feeling it was an important element.
15. **Ewan McGregor**
Performed in numerous films (*Velvet Goldmine*, *Trainspotting*, *The Pillow Book*), motivated by his comfort with nudity and belief in its authenticity on screen.
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These actors exemplify a commitment to realism, with many feeling that male nudity should be portrayed more honestly in cinema—without prosthetics—where it serves the narrative and artistic purpose.
