Olivia Wilde Breaks Silence on ‘Vicious’ CinemaCon Ambush: ‘It Was My Workplace’

The controversy in the lead-up to the release of Don’t Worry Darling continues, as director Olivia Wilde revealed she was “upset” that cuts were made to the trailer because sex scenes between Harry Styles and Florence Pugh were deemed “too provocative”. In an interview with the Associated Press in early September, Olivia said the Motion Picture Association (MPA) took out “a lot” from her original edit.

Olivia Wilde is not happy about the cuts she had to make to the trailer for new her new film, . Wilde told the Associated Press Wednesday that the Motion Pictures Association ratings board forced her to remove additional scenes from that trailer that were deemed too sexual. When the latest trailer was released in June, it included a scene in which Harry Styles’ character performs oral sex on Florence Pugh’s character on a dining room table. Wilde told the AP that she was «upset» that the MPA «came down hard» on her and the trailer «at the last second.»«There’s a lot that had to be taken out of the trailer,» Wilde told the news org.

her boyfriend, Harry Styles, and actress Florence Pugh.While the internet-breaking trailer did include the “Watermelon Sugar” singer giving oral sex to Pugh’s character, Wilde told the Associated Press on Thursday that she was forced to water down her original vision. “There’s a lot that had to be taken out of the trailer,” Wilde said when asked about including a “sex act” in the trailer. “The MPA [Motion Picture Association of America] came down hard on me and the trailer at the last second, and I had to cut some shots, which I was upset about because I thought they it took it up another notch.“But, of course, we still live in a really puritanical society,” the filmmaker continued.

Don’t Worry Darling, recently commented on how her acting roles informed her career.In conversation with fellow actor-turned-director Maggie Gyllenhaal for Interview magazine, Wilde said: “I’ve made like 5,000 times more shitty movies than you have.”“I’ve been in some really bad ones, and now I think, ‘I did those to learn all the cautionary tales that would help me define myself as a director: how I will never speak to a crew, how I will never speak to actors, how I will never schedule a movie.’ All of that comes from those bad experiences,” she added.Olivia Wilde was recently challenged by Shia LaBeouf after the filmmaker claimed she had fired him from Don’t Worry Darling.The actor pushed back, alleging he had quit the role of Jack Chambers (now played by Harry Styles) opposite Florence Pugh.LaBeouf’s departure from the project in 2020 was originally cited by the studio as a “scheduling conflict”, until director Wilde claimed to Variety that she fired him in order to create a “safe, trusting environment” on set.“I say this as someone who is such an admirer of his work,” Wilde said. “His process was not conducive to the ethos that I demand in my productions.

Well, the lead-up to the world premiere of Olivia Wilde‘s sophomore feature “Don’t Worry Darling” at the Venice Film Festival this year has been …dramatic so far. Speculation abounds as to why Florence Pugh‘s press for the upcoming film remains limited, as well as what may have happened between her and Wilde during production.

Zack Sharf “Don’t Worry Darling” broke the internet with its first trailer, which included a scene in which Harry Styles’ character performs oral sex on Florence Pugh’s character on a dining room table. It turns out there would’ve been even more provocative scenes featured in the trailer had director Olivia Wilde gotten her way. The filmmaker told the Associated Press that the MPA ratings board “came down hard” on the original cut of the trailer and forced her to remove additional scenes that were deemed too risqué. “There’s a lot that had to be taken out of the trailer,” Wilde said when asked by the AP about including a “sex act” in the trailer. “The MPA came down hard on me and the trailer at the last second and I had to cut some shots, which I was upset about because I thought they it took it up another notch. But of course we still live in a really puritanical society. I do think the lack of eroticism in American film is kind of new. Then when it comes to female pleasure, it’s something that we just don’t see very often unless you’re talking about queer cinema.”

More details have been revealed in the infinitely expanding Don’t Worry Darling drama…

Taking the next step? Harry Styles and Olivia have talked about getting engaged, but there’s one relationship milestone they’d prefer to tick off first.

On different pages. Olivia Wilde and Shia LaBeouf have differing accounts of how their Don’t Worry Darling experience went down, which was the tipping point of their dramatic feud, but their relationship was strained from the start.

Is Olivia moving into Harry’s house? Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde‘s romance is still going strong, but the pair aren’t in a rush to take the next step in their relationship.

Hollywood has seen their fair share of messy splits. Earlier this week, reality star Erika Jayne won a $5 million fraud lawsuit after two former colleagues of her estranged husband, Tom Girardi, accused her of "aiding and abetting" her former husband.

Harry Styles is not getting in the middle of Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis‘ feud and custody battle!

Staying away from the drama? Harry Styles is stepping back from Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Wilde’s separation. A source close to the “As It Was” musician reveals if he contacted the Ted Lasso star in any way after he and Olivia went their own ways.

The drama keeps on going. Olivia Wilde and Florence Pugh’s feud gets tenser. A source close to the Don’t Worry Darling director and star reveals the real reason why there’s a rift between the two.

The drama just keeps getting deeper for Olivia Wilde and Florence Pugh.

Beef behind the scenes. Olivia Wilde hasn’t been getting along with Florence Pugh, the star of her film Don’t Worry Darling, which premieres on September 23.

Late night talking? Harry Styles is staying out of Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Wilde’s divorce, a source exclusively reveals in the newest issue of Us Weekly.

is proving to be a very ironic title for Olivia Wilde's sophomore directorial effort, as quite a bit of drama worth worrying about has unfolded over the course of production and the subsequent promotional blitz ahead of the film's release next month.From the film's early casting shake-ups — with Harry Styles taking over for Shia LaBeouf — to Wilde's high-profile split from her long-time partner Jason Sudeikis and subsequent romance with her new leading man, drama, rumors and mild scandals have permeated every facet of the film's production.Now, with the tensions between Wilde and LaBeouf coming to a head as the actor accuses the filmmaker of misrepresenting his exit from the film — and rumors swirling over Florence Pugh's alleged feud with Wilde allegedly due to her romance with Styles and split from Sudeikis — it feels like risks being overshadowed by the controversy.Amid the back-and-forth allegations and fan-fueled rumors, ET is breaking down all the drama and examining the behind-the-scenes in-fighting and how the headline-grabbing feuds first formed. In April 2020, news broke that Pugh and LaBeouf — as well as Chris Pine — had been cast as the leads of Wilde's forthcoming drama, which is set in the 1950s.

The drama surrounding Don’t Worry Darling continues. Apparently, Florence Pugh was mad director Olivia Wilde kept “disappearing” to canoodle with her boyfriend, Harry Styles, on set.

As the premiere of their cinematic collaboration approaches, the apparent feud between Olivia Wilde and Florence Pugh has only gotten hotter.

Shia LaBeouf is stepping out.

proliferation of the 45-second clip, “Miss Flo” — the moniker Wilde uses for the top-billed actress — quickly began trending on Twitter as users admonished the filmmaker’s seemingly dismissive attitude toward Pugh’s concerns.The video — which, according to Variety, was sent to LaBeouf on Aug. 19, 2020 — sees the “Booksmart” director behind the wheel of a vehicle and asking for the LaBeouf’s return to set, as she’s “not ready to give up on this yet.” “I, too, am heartbroken and I want to figure this out,” Wilde says in the video, which was purportedly sent to LaBeouf two days after he claimed he quit the film.

Whoa! If you were expecting Olivia Wilde and Florence Pugh to put whatever beef they have aside to promote their new movie together, you can forget about it!

Shia LaBeouf wrote an open letter to Olivia Wilde this week to address her claims that she fired him from the movie Don’t Worry Darling.

Shia LaBeouf is disputing Olivia Wilde’s claim that he was fired from "Don’t Worry Darling." Wilde, who is the director behind the upcoming film, told Variety in an interview that she let LaBeouf go and the role ultimately went to Harry Styles, with whom she's publicly been in a relationship since January 2021. "I say this as someone who is such an admirer of his work," she told the outlet.

“Don’t Worry Darling,” fueling speculation that she and director and co-star Olivia Wilde have fallen out.TheWrap spoke to three executives connected to the film, as well as Pugh’s personal rep, who all declined to confirm any further press plans for the actress beyond attending the Venice Film Festival for the film’s premiere and red carpet, flying in from the set of Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two.” “Florence has been in Budapest filming ‘Dune 2’ and before that filming ‘Oppenheimer,'” Pugh’s rep said. “She will be in Venice for the premiere coming off a night shoot in Budapest.”But the Venice Film Festival red carpet and press conference are expected to be the extent of Pugh’s traditional press duties on the film.

Olivia Wilde seemingly tried to make things work with Shia LaBeouf before his official exit from the movie Don’t Worry Darling and a video message she sent him has now leaked online.

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Don’t Worry Darling is finally on its way to theaters, but its journey to the big screen has been rife with drama.

More updates on the Don’t Worry Darling drama!!

Shia LaBeouf's words to Olivia Wilde, «Firing me never took place.»On the heels of a newly published  interview with the  director, in which she reportedly confirmed to the outlet that she fired LaBeouf as Jack, the male lead of the film, the actor is refuting her claim. During her interview, Wilde said LaBeouf's process «was not conducive to the ethos that I demand in my productions.»«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,» she claimed. «I believe that creating a safe, trusting environment is the best way to get people to do their best work. Ultimately, my responsibility is to the production and to the cast to protect them.

Shia LaBeouf is disputing Olivia Wilde’s version of events.

Shia LaBeouf has denied Olivia Wilde’s claim that she fired him from film Don’t Worry Darling, saying that he quit the role.The actor was originally cast as Jack Chambers, a role now played by Harry Styles, in the upcoming psychological thriller opposite Florence Pugh.His departure from the project in 2020 was originally cited by the studio as a “scheduling conflict”, until director Wilde claimed to Variety that she fired him in order to create a “safe, trusting environment” on set.“I say this as someone who is such an admirer of his work,” Wilde said. “His process was not conducive to the ethos that I demand in my productions.

Olivia Wilde’s new film “Don’t Worry Darling,” has made a lot of headlines recently. From drama overFlorence Pugh’spay to her love story with Harry Styles- it seems like a PR dream.

Variety directly after the publication of their cover story with Wilde and shared emails that he allegedly sent to Wilde claiming that he ultimately left the film on August 17, 2020, over a “lack of rehearsal time.” “You and I both know the reasons for my exit. I quit your film because your actors and I couldn’t find time to rehearse,” he said in part in the emails. “Firing me never took place, Olivia.