Olivia Wilde responds to Shia LaBeouf’s claim he quit ‘Don’t Worry Darling’: “He was replaced”
nme.comShia LaBeouf’s claim that he quit Don’t Worry Darling, saying that he was “replaced”.Wilde, who directs the psychological thriller starring Florence Pugh and Harry Styles, originally claimed LaBeouf, who was originally cast in the role of Jack Chambers, was fired from the film in order to create a “safe, trusting environment” on set.LaBeouf subsequently denied he was fired from the film in response, claiming he “quit the film due to lack of rehearsal time”.
He reportedly sent emails and text messages to Variety allegedly sent between him and Wilde, explaining his reason for stepping down from the role.In an interview with Vanity Fair, Wilde addressed LaBeouf’s claim, saying: “This issue is so much more nuanced than can be explained in private texts released out of context.“All I’ll say is he was replaced, and there was no going forward with him.
I wish him the best in his recovery.”In her original claims, Wilde described LaBeouf’s “combative” process as not “conducive” to the ethos of her productions.“I say this as someone who is such an admirer of his work,” Wilde told Variety. “His process was not conducive to the ethos that I demand in my productions.
He has a process that, in some ways, seems to require a combative energy, and I don’t personally believe that is conducive to the best performances.“I believe that creating a safe, trusting environment is the best way to get people to do their best work.
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