NEWSChase Sui Wonders Makes Candid Confession About Intercourse at 2026 Sundance Film Festival Premiere: 'I Feel Like a Bit of a Prude'
Chase Sui Wonders candidly discussed her views about on-screen intimacy during the 'I Want Your Sex' premiere.
April 3 2026, Published 10:01 a.m. ET
Chase Sui Wonders, the 29-year-old star of The Studio, candidly discussed her views on s-- during a post-screening Q&A at the premiere of her film, I Want Your Sex, at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.
Despite the film's provocative title, Wonders revealed that she does not enjoy explicit content on screen.
Chase Sui Wonders Admits She Feels 'A Bit of a Prude'
She admitted she feels uncomfortable with explicit scenes on screen.
"I feel like a bit of a prude in the sense that I don't love to see s-- on screen all the time," Wonders stated, addressing the audience.
Her admission sparked laughter as she added, "I'm decisively Gen Z. I can't believe I just admitted how prudish I am in front of all these people. Oh, I'm getting hot and sweaty… Where was I going?"
A Generational Divide Shaped 'I Want Your Sex'
‘I Want Your Sex’ explored generational attitudes toward sexuality.
In I Want Your Sex, Wonders plays Apple, best friend and roommate to Cooper Hoffman's Elliot. Elliot engages in a BDSM relationship with Olivia Wilde's character, Erika Tracy, a bold pop artist.
Through their dynamic, the film explores the generational divide on sexuality, with Erika often challenging Elliot and his fellow Gen Zers for their hesitance to embrace sexual themes.
Wonders noted that while she relates to Erika's frustrations, she hopes the film encourages young viewers to feel more comfortable with sexuality.
"It's couched in all this comedy, and it's joyous," she explained.
"As much as Gen Z bristles at s--, it's like an entry point for us to get exposed to all these things."
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Why the Film’s Explicit Content Was Not Its Core Message
Chase Sui Wonders said the film ultimately centered on obsession and love.
The film does feature several explicit scenes, particularly between Wilde and Hoffman. However, Wonders emphasized that there is more to the story than its shocking moments.
"Ultimately, the s-- feels secondary," she stated. "It's a real love story, and it's a story of being obsessed with someone, and that taking over your whole life, and that really hit me today. It's a tragic love story."
Gregg Araki Brought a Standout Cast to Sundance
She also praised director Gregg Araki for his creative pull.
I Want Your Sex also features an ensemble cast that includes Johnny Knoxville as a police detective, Margaret Cho as a fellow detective, Mason Gooding, and Charli XCX as Elliot's more conservative girlfriend.
This film represents Gregg Araki's 11th premiere at Sundance, showcasing his continued relevance in contemporary cinema.
Wonders expressed her long-standing admiration for Araki, saying, "I have been a fan of Gregg for forever. I think it's a testament to him that you can get Johnny Knoxville sitting in a chair in a dark room — and he'll just show up because it's Gregg, and it's Olivia, and it's all these people — and crush it."
As the festival continues, the dialogue surrounding sexual expression and generational attitudes remains a focal point. With Chase Sui Wonders' frank insights, audiences are left to consider the evolving relationship between youth and sexuality.
