The former Disney Channel star hit back at the director’s claims that he fired her from “Don’t Worry Darling.”
This week, Wilde is on the cover Diversity and create an in-depth cover story for publication.
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Shia LaBeouf Applauds Olivia Wilde’s Claim She Fired Her
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In the story, she opens up about her relationship with ex-fiancé, Jason Sudeikis, her new relationship with Harry Styles and her upcoming project, “Don’t Worry Honey.”
It is filled with information.
While talking about his upcoming film, Wilde said he let LaBeouf walk away from the project to protect the cast and crew.
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Olivia Claims She Fired LaBeouf To Protect Production & Cast
“I say this as someone who greatly admires his work. The process does not fit the ethos I demand in my production. He has a process that, in some ways, seems to require combative energy, and I personally don’t believe it lends itself to the best performances,” explained Wilde. “I believe that creating a safe and trustworthy environment is the best way to motivate people to do their best work. Ultimately, my responsibility is to the production and the actors to protect them. That’s my job.”
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Before the cover story was published, Diversity reached out to LaBeouf’s team to see if he wanted to release a statement, he chose not to.
However, given all the chatter about his comments about the actor, LaBeouf is now speaking out.
In an email sent to the publication on August 25, the “Transformers” actor denied being fired.
LaBeouf claims HE STOPPED the movie, not the other way around.
He also shared two emails Wilde sent on August 24 and 25 that outlined his rejection.
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LaBeouf Quits Due to Lack of Rehearsal Time
LaBeouf wrote, “You and I both know why I quit. I quit your movie because of your cast and I couldn’t find time to rehearse.”
He also sent Diversity a screenshot of a text message he sent Wilde in August 2020, in which he told Wilde he had to withdraw from “Don’t Worry Darling.”
LaBeouf was set to play the lead role of Jack opposite Florence Pugh. Ironically, the role ended up going to Wilde’s current boyfriend, Styles.
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Text messages show that LaBeouf and Wilde met in Los Angeles on August 16, 2020. After their meeting, the actress called him saying, “Thank you for letting me in on your thought process. I know that’s not fun. It doesn’t feel good to say no to someone, and I respect your honesty. I am honored that you are willing to go there with me, so that I can tell you a story. I was disappointed because it could have been something special. I want to make it clear how much it means to me that you trust me. That’s the gift I’ll take with me.”
He claimed to have dropped “Don’t Worry Darling” the following day on August 17, 2020.
Moreover, LaBeouf also provided a video that Wilde sent him on August 19, 2020, in which he asked him to give ‘DWD’ one more go.
Wilde Reportedly Begging LaBeouf To Return To Production
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“I don’t think I’m ready to give up on this, and I’m heartbroken and I want to think about this,” Wilde said in the video. “You know, I think this might be a little reminder for Miss Flo [Pugh], and I want to know if you would be willing to try this with me, with us. If he’s really committed, if he’s really put his mind and heart into this and if you all can make peace — and I respect your point of view, I respect his point of view — but if you all can do it, what do you think? is there hope Are you going to tell me?”
Fast forward to August 25, 2022.
LaBeouf emailed Wilde to address her claims that he fired her.
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In an email shared with various, LaBeouf wrote, “What inspired this email today is your latest Diversity story. I am very pleased with your words on my work; thank you, it was a pleasure to read. However, I am a bit confused about the narrative that I was fired. You and I both know why I left. I quit your film because of your actors & I couldn’t find time to rehearse. I have included as a reminder a screenshot of our text exchange that day, and my text to Tobey.”
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The email didn’t stop there.
“My dismissal never happened, Olivia. And while I fully understand the appeal of pushing the story because of the current social landscape, the social currency that carries. It’s not the truth,” continued LaBeouf. “So I humbly ask, as a person with an eye for doing the right thing, that you correct the narrative as best you can. I hope none of this affects you negatively, and that your film succeeds in all the ways you want.”
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Source: thtrangdai.edu.vn/en/
