Olivia Wilde Explains Her Decision To Fire Shia LaBeouf From Don’t Worry Darling

LaBeouf was initially forged to star reverse Florence Pugh as her husband the movie, however was let go in September 2020. In December that very same yr, Variety sources reported the actor violated Wilde’s “no a–hole policy,” was “not an easy guy to work with” and “displayed poor behavior and his style clashed with cast and crew.”

Speaking once more with Variety now, Wilde confirmed his method to appearing did not mesh properly with everybody else on set.

“I say this as someone who is such an admirer of his work. His process was not conducive to the ethos that I demand in my productions,” she defined. “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,” she added.

“Ultimately, my responsibility is to the production and to the cast to protect them. That was my job.”

LaBeouf was changed within the movie by Harry Styles, earlier than the actor’s private life was thrust additional into the highlight when FKA Twigs sued him for abuse — claims LaBeouf denied. He entered inpatient remedy final yr.

“A lot came to light after this happened that really troubled me, in terms of his behavior,” added Wilde. “I find myself just really wishing him health and evolution because I believe in restorative justice. But for our film, what we really needed was an energy that was incredibly supportive. Particularly with a movie like this, I knew that I was going to be asking Florence to be in very vulnerable situations, and my priority was making her feel safe and making her feel supported.”