Olivia Wilde is being extremely clear about the rules of her kingdom: “It is not allowed”.
In the wake of Shia LaBeouf’s abrupt departure from his effort as a second-year director, “Don’t Worry Darling”, Wilde, 36, implemented a “hole ban policy” on the set of his next film in order to cancel the uncomfortable pecking order problems during production.
“Someone, who is a very established actor and director in this industry, gave me really terrible advice that was helpful, because I just knew I had to do the opposite,” explained the Emmy-winning actress who became a filmmaker to director Emerald Fennell for Directors in Variety Directors.
“They said, ‘Listen, the way to get respect on a set is to have three discussions a day,'” said Wilde. “‘Three great arguments that restore your power, remind everyone who is in charge, to be the predator.’ This is the opposite of my process. And I don’t want any of that. “
She went on to emphasize her disdain for the division between the cast and crew members on her film sets.
“Politics without holes. It puts everyone on the same level, ”said Wilde. “I also noticed as an actress for years how the set hierarchy separated the actors from the crew in a very strange way that serves no one.
“I think the actors would like to know more about what’s going on there, when are you pulling my focus? What is this lens change? “, She said. “But the idea of not disturbing the actors and keeping them separate, and not looking at them. I think it makes everyone very anxious. “
Wilde’s ass-free proclamation comes just a few months after LaBeouf, 34, stepped down as “Don’t Worry Darling” – a psychological fiction piece set in 1950s California.
The film, which now stars Harry Styles as the protagonist opposite Florence Pugh, is a highly anticipated sequel to Wilde’s film curatorship, “Booksmart”. Wilde has not announced a release date for his next film, which is currently being shot.
After initial reports that LaBeouf gave up “Don’t Worry Darling” in September due to scheduling problems, it was reported that the “Pieces of a Woman” actor was fired due to his “inopportune” vibes on the set.
“He’s not an easy guy to work with,” a source told Variety about the former Disney star’s supposedly nasty disposition.
Accusations of sexual assault and abuse against LaBeouf closely followed his removal from Wilde’s film.
In December, LaBeouf’s ex-girlfriend, musician FKA twigs, 33, filed a lawsuit accusing the tormented actor of mental and emotional abuse, strangulation and intentionally giving him an STD.
LaBeouf released a statement claiming that not all of the branches’ claims are true.
Wilde sympathized with the “Cellophane” singer, writing a message to her via Instagram Story: “Love, respect and support, @fkatwigs”.
The Twigs lawsuit was also supported by singer Sia, 45, who tweeted: “I was also emotionally hurt by Shia, a pathological liar, who cheated me in an adulterous relationship by claiming to be single.” The “Elastic Heart” singer’s tweet was deleted.
Composer Katy Rose lent her voice to the outcry too, claiming that the former “Transformers” student sexually assaulted her when they were both teenagers.
“I grew up with Shia LaBeouf in Los Angeles. We were the same age, we walked in the same circles and we were kids who worked in the entertainment business at the same time. When I was 14, he groped me violently at a party in the Hollywood Hills. He was always revolting. @FKATwigs ”, tweeted the music creator.
LaBeouf’s lawyer, Shawn Holley of the famous OJ Simpson trial, revealed that the troubled former child star will soon be under expert advice.
“Shia needs help and he knows it,” said Holley, in a statement. “We are actively seeking the type of meaningful, intensive and long-term hospital treatment that he desperately needs.”