Penn Badgley Reveals Shocking Reason Why He Wanted Joe Goldberg ‘To Be As Naked As Possible’ in You Season 5’s Last Sequence

In a unique twist, the fifth and concluding season of “You” on Netflix presents an unprecedented scenario. Previously convicted for his past misdeeds, Joe Goldberg, portrayed by Penn Badgley, now communicates through his son’s voice in this final installment.

It was unexpectedly captivating to see the strong connection between Joe and his latest love interest, Bronte, played by Madeline Brewer. This mysterious woman has a questionable past and definite motives.

During the climax, viewers found themselves immersed in the mystery while also being surprised by Penn Badgley’s appearance only wearing boxer shorts. Discussing this scene, the actor from Easy A revealed to PEOPLE that his character’s near-nudity was a conscious creative choice.

In the final scene, Penn Badgley explained that he intentionally showed as little clothing as possible, as it was essential to portray his character as dangerously close to being exposed as a sexual predator.

The actor clarified that the character of Joe Goldberg was portrayed in a particular manner, serving as a sort of message to everyone: “Is this the image you required to understand truly who he is?

In conversation with reporters, Penn Badgley mentioned that the team had purposely avoided delving into certain aspects earlier. He expressed that this unexplored angle presents an intriguing interaction between the show and its audience, something we all share in, calling it “a particularly tantalizing dialogue.

Intriguingly, during our chat, Badgley confessed that he’d feel a touch nostalgic about portraying Joe.

Did you know that Penn Badgley has been playing the character Joe Goldberg in “You” for almost nine years? He first stepped into this role when he was 30, and now, he’s getting close to his 39th birthday.

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2025-04-26 10:52