by Olivia Wilde is about to be released and has been a talking point for many. Not only the film, but the cast and director of the film have also been in the news for quite a while, be it Olivia Wilde, Harry Styles or Pugh Florence. Now the director of don’t worry darling revealed the real reason she fired Shia LaBeouf.
Earlier news broke that Florance Pugh would not be attending any press or promotional activities for the film, rumors were that the actress was unhappy with her co-star and the director of the film.
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Olivia Wilde and Florence Pugh’s feud
Immediately after filming don’t worry darling began Harry styles and Olivia Wilde were reportedly dating. It didn’t sit well with Pugh, and she said it was unprofessional for them to behave like this on set. However, that wouldn’t be the only problem.
Earlier, it was also revealed that there is a pay gap between the main actors in the film. Harry Styles who plays the role of Jack is paid around two and a half million while Pugh Florence who plays the role of Alicia receives only $700,000.
Florence herself has yet to say anything about the matter, and Olivia Wilde has also denied the claims and said Harry Styles isn’t paid more than Pugh Florence.
Florence Pugh wasn’t offered the role of Alicia in Don’t Worry Darling at first
Florence Pugh was previously given the role of Bunny, a secondary character, and Olivia Wilde was supposed to play the lead role of Alicia in don’t worry darling. But according to Wilde, after having lunch together, she decided to switch roles and cast Florence for the lead role of Alicia.
In her interview with Variety, Olivia Wilde said that when the film was sold to WB, she had the role of Alicia, but she always had this idea that someone can do it better than her. She also said she wanted Jack and Alicia to be a younger couple, which wouldn’t have been possible with her in the role.
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Olivia Wilde had her mind on Florence Pugh
Wilde said the studio had names for the lead role, but she was thinking of Florence Pugh, whom she saw in 2019. Midsommar. Praising his performance, Wilde said: “I had been blown away by her.”
She said she loved the movie, but she especially loved him in the movie. She says, “I was just like, ‘Well, she’s amazing. She’s the most exciting young actress working today.
She congratulated the actress on her work so far and wished her the best, however, after Olivia Wilde posted a behind-the-scenes photo of Pugh on set and Florence Pugh posted no response to it, many have offered their theories. about what happens in between.
Olivia Wilde had to fire Shia LaBeouf to protect Florence Pugh
When the first choice for Jack, Harry Styles was not available, Shia LaBeouf was offered the role. But Olivia Wilde later revealed she had to fire the actor to protect Florence. She decided to fire the actor in 2020 after filming began.
The studio cited a scheduling conflict that caused problems for the cast to reunite. Olivia Wilde also claimed that Florence Pugh felt uncomfortable around the actor due to the abuse allegations.
Olivia Wilde said: “I believe that creating a safe and trusting environment is the best way to get people to do their best. Ultimately, my responsibility is to the production and the actors to protect them. It was my job.
She added that a lot of things had come to light that had troubled her, especially regarding LaBeouf’s behavior.
She also said, “Particularly with a film like this, I knew I was going to ask Florence to be in very vulnerable situations, and my priority was to make her feel safe and to make her feel supported.”
After which, she fired LaBeouf from the film. When the pandemic hit the world, Harry Styles had to cancel his tour, his schedule was free and they asked him.
“We found the perfect Jack, and luckily it’s kind of magical that he ended up being our first choice,says Wilde.
Shia LaBeouf denies Olivia Wilde’s claims
After the interview, Shia LaBeouf also came forward and said he was not fired. The actor revealed some of the emails and messages with Olivia Wilde and said he left the film because his co-stars couldn’t rehearse together.
Based on the story by Carey Van Dyke, Shane Van Dyke and Silberman, don’t worry darling is set in the 1950s and follows a young couple, Jack and Alicia. Alicia soon grows suspicious of Victory Town and begins to investigate the matter. This leads to tension between her and Jack and other people living in the town.
don’t worry darling will be released on September 23, 2022.
Source: Variety
