“Virgin River” Star Benjamin Hollingsworth Breaks Down His Motorcycle Sex Scene: ‘Do Not Try at Home’

Benjamin Hollingsworth, known for his role as Dan Brady in Netflix’s popular series *Virgin River*, has shared insights into a particularly challenging scene from the show’s seventh season. The moment, which has been described as “intimate,” takes place on a motorcycle and has sparked considerable attention from fans and media alike.

In an interview with Soaps.com, Hollingsworth, 41, discussed the complexities involved in filming the motorcycle scene alongside co-star Zibby Allen, who plays Brie Sheridan. The actor stated that while the scene was designed to convey a sense of passion, the reality of filming it was far less comfortable. He reflected candidly on the physical demands of acting in such a positioning, explaining that “there was nothing cushy” about the experience.

The scene unfolds in Brady’s motorcycle shop, where the couple share a romantic moment. As Hollingsworth described it, most of the scene involved him awkwardly arching his back over the bike for extended periods. “Just technically, they had to ground the motorcycle,” he clarified, noting that off-camera ties were used to hold the bike in place during filming. He jested, “My abs got a better workout ever,” suggesting that the contorted posture made for an unintended exercise routine.

Hollingsworth humorously compared the discomfort of sitting on the bike to balancing on an exercise ball, albeit one that lacked any of the expected comfort. He quipped, “What maybe played as pleasure also was pain,” jokingly cautioning viewers with a “Do not try at home” warning.

Showrunner Patrick Sean Smith remarked on the challenges from a production standpoint, noting that at times the scene began to resemble an ‘80s music video. He explained that they had to carefully tone it down to maintain the right atmosphere, ultimately pairing the scene with the INXS classic “Never Tear Us Apart,” which he felt worked perfectly within the context of the show.

Hollingsworth expressed a desire for Brady and Brie to share moments free from complications. “I would just love to see them actually have a moment of just them being together without a cloud hanging over them,” he said, envisioning a future where the couple could potentially marry and start a family. The actor hinted that there was substantial room for character development in the coming seasons.

In a conversation with Entertainment Weekly, Hollingsworth spoke further about the physical strains of the scene, cheekily asserting, “The human body is not meant to have sex on a motorcycle.” He alluded to lingering discomfort from filming, stating, “My back hurt for weeks,” underscoring the difficulties actors face when portraying intimate scenes authentically onscreen.

Hollingsworth was initially aware that the scene would appear in the ninth episode of the season but appreciated the slow build-up of the characters’ romantic tension throughout the preceding episodes. “When you earn something emotionally, it does kind of set the mood for the audience because they feel fulfilled,” he remarked.

The actor had previously discussed the evolving dynamics between Brie, Brady, and a third character, Mike, played by Marco Grazzini, in an interview with PEOPLE prior to the season’s release. He teased viewers about the ongoing love triangle, indicating that it will unfold over the course of the season and include moments of both joy and frustration.

Currently, *Virgin River* is streaming on Netflix, having recently been renewed for an eighth season, providing fans with even more content to look forward to as the story continues to evolve. Hollingsworth’s reflections on the physicality of his role serve as a reminder of the behind-the-scenes efforts that go into bringing such complex romantic dramas to life.