Veteran Nollywood actor, Antar Laniyan has stated that most women are not forced in cases of sex-for-roles in the film industry.
According to him, everywoman is at liberty to reject and refuse any sex for role advances. He added that any women who agrees to have sexual relationships with a filmmaker, whether asked or not, wanted to have it. Laniyan, who has spent over four decades in the entertainment industry, made this revelation during a recent Interview with Seun Oloketuyi.
The seasoned thespian, however added that it was morally wrong for any filmmaker to demand sex in exchange for a movie role, noting that who ever indulge in such a lifestyle is not very professional.
In his words: “If you say to me that I want to act and I say I have to take you to bed and you agree; it means you already had it in mind to sleep with me. I say so because you have the right to say ‘go to hell uncle’.
“So, I don’t see anybody forcing anybody, because you can always reject such an offer and opt for someone else, who won’t demand or ask for such in the same industry.
“Every female is at liberty to reject and refuse any sex for role advances. However, if you come out the room saying you were raped, then there must be evidences, which include torn clothes and struggle – because you know where to hit and the man would fall down. If I say you have to give me your body before getting a role, then it means you too also had ulterior motives.”
He continued saying, “It is very wrong. It is very very wrong. Whoever is involved in that is not being a professional. That means that even if that person doesn’t have the talent, has no idea about the craft and can’t act, you would give her the role. That’s not right. It will also mean you will take anything from that female because she has given you her body, even if she can’t act.”
