Netflix has introduced new anti-harassment rules (Picture: Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Netflix has reportedly banned film crews from looking at each other for more than five seconds in new rules following the Me Too movement.

The streaming giant’s staff on set aren’t allowed to ask for each other’s phone numbers, with staff being encouraged to yell, ‘Stop! Don’t do that again,’ if they feel they’re being pestered.

Speaking to The Sun, an on-set runner said: ‘Senior staff went to a harassment meeting to learn what is and what isn’t appropriate. Looking at anyone longer than five seconds is considered creepy.

Harvey Weinstein has recently pleaded not guilty to rape charges (Picture: AFP/Getty Images)

‘You mustn’t ask for someone’s number unless they have given permission for it to be distributed. And if you see any unwanted behaviour, report it immediately.’




They also added how the rules had sparked jokes, with people ‘counting to five’ while looking each other before ‘diverting their eyes’.

It’s claimed Black Mirror is one of the first programmes made to follow these new rules, which is filmed on location in London.

Metro.co.uk reached out to Netflix, who stated: ‘We’re proud of the anti-harassment training we offer to our productions.

‘We want every Netflix production to be a safe and respectful working environment. We believe the resources we offer empower people on our sets to speak up, and shouldn’t be trivialised.’

The rules follow emerging sexual assault claims from within Hollywood since the case of Harvey Weinstein, who recently pleaded not guilty to charges of rape after turning himself into police.

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