Shia LaBeouf Denies Olivia Wilde Fired Him From ‘Don’t Worry Darling’; Says He Quit Film ‘Due To Lack Of Rehearsal Time’

Who knew someone not even in Olivia Wilde’s movie would take up so much time and energy during her Don’t Worry Darling press tour?!

“Don’t Worry Darling” had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival earlier this week, with most of the world watching to see if any drama unfolded between Olivia Wilde and her cast. And the premiere didn’t disappoint; or, at least the internet’s perception of it didn’t.

Shia LaBeouf’s claim that he quit Don’t Worry Darling, saying that he was “replaced”.Wilde, who directs the psychological thriller starring Florence Pugh and Harry Styles, originally claimed LaBeouf, who was originally cast in the role of Jack Chambers, was fired from the film in order to create a “safe, trusting environment” on set.LaBeouf subsequently denied he was fired from the film in response, claiming he “quit the film due to lack of rehearsal time”. He reportedly sent emails and text messages to Variety allegedly sent between him and Wilde, explaining his reason for stepping down from the role.In an interview with Vanity Fair, Wilde addressed LaBeouf’s claim, saying: “This issue is so much more nuanced than can be explained in private texts released out of context.“All I’ll say is he was replaced, and there was no going forward with him.

Olivia Wilde covers Vanity Fair’s October issue where she addresses rumours head-on, specifically those surrounding cast members of her forthcoming film “Don’t Worry Darling” and those regarding her split from ex fiancé, Jason Sudeikis.

Ethan Shanfeld The never-ending press cycle surrounding “Don’t Worry Darling” continues, as director Olivia Wilde denies that Shia LaBeouf quit the film. After Wilde originally claimed she fired him from her movie, LaBeouf shot back and maintained that he quit “Don’t Worry Darling.” The actor provided Variety with emails and text messages allegedly sent between Wilde and LaBeouf that show he chose to exit the film because he felt the actors were not given enough time to rehearse. In a new interview with Vanity Fair, Wilde doubled down on her account of the incident, saying: “This issue is so much more nuanced than can be explained in private texts released out of context. All I’ll say is he was replaced, and there was no going forward with him. I wish him the best in his recovery.”

Not aging well? Amid the offscreen Don’t Worry Darling drama, a resurfaced clip of Florence Pugh gushing about Olivia Wilde is making its rounds on social media.

"Don't Worry Darling" is garnering heaps of press, but none of it actually surrounds the film.  In a now viral video, actor Harry Styles is seen taking his seat next to co-star Chris Pine for a screening of the movie on Monday at the Venice Film Festival. The awkward video shows Styles not making eye contact with either Pine or Olivia Wilde, his director and girlfriend, as he sits down.  As Styles turns to sit, you see Pine look down at his pants, pause, and then guffaw at whatever just transpired.  Chris Pine was sandwiched between Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles during the film's screening.

The drama continues. Olivia Wilde praised Florence Pugh at a press event for Don’t Worry Darling — but she refused to answer questions about Shia LaBeouf.

Olivia Wilde dismissed the "tabloid gossip" surrounding her latest film "Don't Worry Darling" while answering press questions at the Venice Film Festival. Wilde, who starred in and directed the film, was asked about Florence Pugh's absence from the press event, according to multiple reports. Following filming, rumors surfaced that Pugh and Wilde had a falling out after the director began a romantic relationship with lead actor Harry Styles.

Olivia Wilde is making it clear she's strictly at the 2022 Venice Film Festival for business and not gossip. During a press conference for her new film,, on Monday, the 38-year-old director briefly debunked rumors of a feud with Florence Pugh, who stars in the movie, but was absent from the event. Pugh is expected to walk the red carpet at the premiere later today.While Wilde was joined by the film's stars Chris Pine, Harry Styles and Gemma Chan, a reporter told her it was a «shame» that Pugh wasn't there, according to.

Olivia Wilde had to cut sex scenes from the trailer for her new film ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ as she believes we live in a “puritanical society”. The 38-year-old actress told the Associated Press how the Motion Picture Association required her to cut some of the scenes out to approve it. She said: “There’s a lot that had to be taken out of the trailer.

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.

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.

As Olivia Wilde ramps up press for her upcoming sophomore directorial effort “Don’t Worry Darling,” starring Florence Pugh and Harry Styles—and co-starring Wilde herself—the actor/director has asked to relitigate the origins of the film and her claims that Shia LaBeouf was let go from the film. In a Variety interview this week, while Wilde did not use the word “fired” when asked about the behind-the-scenes LaBeouf drama, the director suggested the actor was let go to “protect her crew.” Variety previously released a December 2020 piece outlining the story, explaining through unnamed sources that LaBeouf was let go because of a “zero asshole policy.” Now, LaBeouf himself is pushing back on those allegations, claiming that he was not fired from the film but quit because there would not be a rehearsal period given to the actors involved.