Star Wars star Adam Driver has responded to reports of chaos on the set of Megalopolis, his upcoming sci-fi epic from director Francis Ford Coppola.
On Monday (January 9), The Hollywood Reporter wrote that the set "descended into chaos" after Coppola (who is self-financing the film) fired his entire visual effects team and parted ways with production designer Beth Mickle and supervising art director David Scott.
As lead actor in his new movie, Driver released a statement in support of Coppola's decisions and denied any reports of a difficult environment on set.
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He wrote: "All good here! Not sure what set you’re talking about! I don’t recognise that one!
"I’ve been on sets that were chaotic and this one is far from it. The environment that’s being created by Francis, is one of focus and inspiration."
He continued: "As of now, we’re on schedule, making our days, and honestly, it’s been one of the best shooting experiences I’ve had.
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"Our crew is fast and inventive, our costume department is on point, the actors are incredible and willing, and Francis is one of the most insightful and caring people to work with."
He finished: "I’m very proud to be making this movie with him, and them, and though I haven’t interviewed everyone, I can confidently say that that’s the general attitude on set."
Coppola has also denied the claims of any disruption on set and explained to Deadline that the staff turnover was "basically about managing cost."
The director went onto praised his cast and offer a positive update on the movie: "I love my cast, I love what I’m getting each day, I am on schedule and on budget, and that’s what is important to me."
He added: "I’ve never worked on a film where I was so happy with the cast. I am so happy with the look and that we are so on schedule. These reports never say who these sources are.
"To them, I say, ha, ha, just wait and see. Because this is a beautiful film and primarily so because the cast is so great.
"I’ve never enjoyed working with a cast who are so hardworking and so willing to go search for the unconventional, to come upon hidden solutions."
Megalopolis has no release date, but is expected to premiere in 2024.
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