Will Gluck cut nudity from New York-set comedy One Night Only after test audiences reacted poorly

Director Will Gluck cut "so much" nudity from his new romantic comedy *One Night Only*, citing modern audiences' discomfort with on-screen sex in theaters. He made the decision after test screenings showed viewers reacted negatively to such scenes. Gluck told Variety that research on Gen Z and Gen Alpha preferences, plus a broader societal shift, influenced his edits. He observed audiences physically turning away during intimate scenes, leading him to remove footage until negative comments stopped, prioritizing character engagement over explicit content. The film stars Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner, set in an alternate New York where premarital sex is banned except for one 12-hour period annually. Gluck noted the trend reflects changing viewing habits, with nudity now seen as private rather than shared theater experiences.