Olivia Wilde is very clear about the rules of her empire: ‘No a-gate’ is allowed.
In the wake of Shia LaBeouf’s sudden exit from her second directorial attempt, “Don’t Worry Darling”, Wilde, 36, implemented a ‘no a-holes policy’ on the set of her upcoming film to tackle the troublesome cock cancel. order problems during production.
“Someone, who is a very established actor and director in this industry, gave me really awful advice that was helpful because I just knew I had to do the opposite,” the Emmy-winning actress-filmmaker told director Emerald Fennell explains Variety’s directors about directors.
“They said, ‘Listen, you have to make three arguments a day to get respect on a set,'” Wilde said. ” Three big arguments you may reinstate remind everyone who is responsible, be the predator. “It’s the opposite of my process. And I want none of that. ‘
She emphasizes her contempt for the division between the cast and the crew members on her film sets.
‘The policy on no holes. It puts everyone on the same level, ”said Wilde. ‘For years, as an actress, I also noticed how the hierarchy of the set separates the actors from the crew in this very strange way that no one serves.
‘I think actors actually want to know more about what happens when you get my attention? What is the lens change? ”She said. ‘But the idea of: do not bother the actors, and keep them separate, and do not look at it. I think it makes everyone quite anxious. ”
Wilde’s controversial proclamation comes just months after LaBeouf, 34, stepped down as the frontman of ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ – a psychological fiction set in California in the 1950s.
The film, in which Harry Styles currently stars opposite Florence Pugh, is a much-anticipated sequel to Wilde’s award-winning film course, “Booksmart.” Wilde has not announced a release date for her sequel currently being filmed.
After initial reports that LaBeouf chased ‘Do not Worry Darling’ out of pocket in September due to scheduling issues, it has since been reported that the actor “Pieces of a Woman” has been fired for his “horrific” on-set vibes.
“He’s not an easy man to work with,” a source told Variety about the former distasteful nature of the former Disney star.
LaBeouf’s claims of sexual batteries and abuse resulted in his removal from Wilde’s film.
In December, LaBeouf’s ex-girlfriend, the musician FKA twigs (33), filed a lawsuit in which the fighting actor is accused of mental and emotional abuse, strangulation and knowingly gave her an SOS.
LaBeouf issued a statement claiming that not all allegations of twigs are true.
Wilde stood in solidarity with the song star “Cellophane” and sent a message to her via Instagram Story: “Love, respect and support, @fkatwigs.”
Twigs’ suit was also supported by singer Sia, 45, who tweeted: “I was also emotionally hurt by Shia, a pathological liar, who committed me to an adulterous relationship claiming to be single.” The “Elastic Heart” tweet’s tweet has since been removed.
Songwriter Katy Rose also gave her voice to the scream, claiming that the Transformers alum sexually assaulted her when they were both teenagers.
‘I grew up with Shia LaBeouf in Los Angeles. We were the same age, ran in the same circles and at the same time working kids in the entertainment industry. When I was 14, he touched me terribly during a party in the Hollywood Hills. He has always been in revolt. @FKATwigs, ”the music producer tweeted.
LaBeouf’s attorney, Shawn Holley of OJ Simpson trial fame, has revealed that the troubled former child star will soon undergo specialized counseling.
“Shia needs help and he knows it,” Holley said in a statement. “We are actively seeking the kind of meaningful, intensive long-term inpatient treatment he urgently needs.”