Harry Melling on ‘Pillion’ Sex Scenes and Learning How to Lick Boots
Variety
by Ethan ShanfeldFebruary 20, 2026
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Harry Melling has taken a bold step away from his iconic role as Dudley Dursley in *Harry Potter* by starring in *Pillion*, a provocative BDSM drama directed by Harry Lighton. In this film, Melling plays Colin, a shy meter maid who becomes entangled in a complex relationship with Ray (played by Alexander Skarsgård), a motorcyclist seeking a submissive partner for both sexual and domestic dynamics. While the film explores intense themes, Melling emphasized that he approached the role without hesitation because the scenes were deeply rooted in the
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Originally published on Variety on 2/20/2026