Actor quits Christian Bale, Nicolas Cage’s Madden biopic over ‘uncomfortable’ nude scene, N-word use; studio clarifies | Hollywood

Actor quits Madden over tiff with David O Russell

TMZ quoted crew and solid members from the movie saying that when the unnamed actor was working a scene with director Russell final Friday, the filmmaker used the N-word (an offensive slang for black folks) in an impromptu monologue. This allegedly upset the actor, together with a couple of others, who walked off the set. No filming was accomplished after that. The report additionally quoted crew members saying that the identical actor was uncomfortable with filming a nude scene within the movie. This angered Russell, whose behaviour was described as ‘unprofessional’.

Studio clarifies

Nonetheless, the outlet then cites studio sources clarifying the scenario, saying that utilizing the N-word was not Russell’s however the actor’s personal concept. The supply additionally added that the phrase was finally not used within the scene. It’s unclear what upset the actor and others if Russell by no means used the N-word in his monologue. Studio sources additionally added that ‘nudity was not sprung on anybody’ and the actor was approached by an intimacy coordinator to counsel a special strategy for the scene, however the performer nonetheless had a problem. Studio sources mentioned that director David O Russell’s response was calm.

All about Madden

Madden stars Nicolas Cage as John Madden, American soccer legend and a Corridor of Fame coach. Christian Bale stars alongside as Al Davis, Madden’s senior and likewise a preferred coach. The movie additionally options John Mulaney, Kathryn Hahn, Sienna Miller, and Shane Gillis. Filming started final month. No launch date has been introduced for Madden but.