Crew who worked on Don’t Worry Darling have dismissed rumours that star Florence Pugh and director Olivia Wilde had a “screaming match” on set.
In a statement sent to People, 40 personnel who worked on the film denied that there were tensions between the pair, with the memo saying: “Any allegations about unprofessional behaviour on the set of Don’t Worry Darling are completely false.
“Olivia is an incredible leader and director who was present with and involved in every aspect of production. She ran this set with class and respect for everyone involved.
“There was never a screaming match between our director and anyone, let alone a member of our cast.”
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The statement was released in response to an article published by Vulture, which alleged that Pugh was upset with Wilde’s absences and “unprofessional” relationship with co-star Harry Styles, leading to a “screaming match” on set between the two. Wilde and Pugh did not respond to requests for comment.
The film, which was released in the UK on Friday, has been mired in controversy since its premiere at the Venice Film Festival earlier this month.
Shia LaBeouf was fired from the film last year, with Wilde reportedly citing poor behaviour from the actor on set.
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LaBeouf then refuted this, saying he quit the project despite the director’s efforts to keep him. A video then emerged of Wilde calling the actor, in which she said she was “heartbroken” by the situation while also seemingly criticising Pugh.
Pugh engaged in minimal promotional activity for the film, with the production citing a scheduling conflict due to her part in Dune: Part Two. At the Venice premiere, Harry Styles was accused of spitting on co-star Chris Pine, though this was quickly dismissed.
The controversy, however, hasn’t dissuaded audiences, with the film grossing over $30 million in its opening weekend.
Don’t Worry Darling is in UK and US cinemas now.
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