“Don’t Fear Darling” opened theatrically on Friday, Sept. 23, however the movie has been overshadowed by widespread stories of behind-the-scenes friction between star Florence Pugh and director Olivia Wilde throughout manufacturing.
On Friday, Vulture reported the claims on an nameless “insider” who had spent “vital time” on the set of the film, who alleged that the connection between Wilde and Pugh deteriorated to the purpose that they engaged in a “screaming match” on the set.
In response to the supply, the”blowout argument” befell in January 2021, and was sparked by Pugh changing into fed up with Wilde’s “frequent, unexplained absences,” stating that she and star Harry Kinds — who started courting throughout filming — “would simply disappear” from the set.
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Nevertheless, 40 members of the movie’s crew have banded collectively to problem a press release to insist that rumours of drama between Wilde and Pugh “are fully false.”
“As a crew, we’ve prevented addressing the absurd gossip surrounding the film we’re so pleased with, however really feel the necessity to right the nameless ‘sources’ quoted in a latest article,” reads the assertion, which was given to Individuals.
“Any allegations about unprofessional behaviour on the set of ‘Don’t Fear Darling’ are fully false,” the assertion continued.
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Describing Wilde as “an unbelievable chief and director who was current with and concerned in each side of manufacturing,” the crew members declared that she “ran this set with class and respect for everybody concerned.”
As well as, the assertion categorically shut down the claims made in Vulture‘s report.
“There was by no means a screaming match between our director and anybody, not to mention a member of our forged,” the assertion added. “We’re blissful to place our names on this, as actual individuals who labored on the movie, and who’ve witnessed and benefitted from the collaborative and secure area Olivia creates as a director and chief. We’re additionally thrilled that the film is in theatres this weekend. We will’t wait so that you can see it on the large display.”
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Miri Yoon, a producer for “Don’t Fear Darling”, additionally instructed Individuals, “Rumours of screaming matches between our director and main girl on set are fully unfounded. We really hope you benefit from the film.”
“Don’t Fear Darling” is in theatres now.