Once it became clear that it was not a tenable working relationship, I was given an ultimatum.
I chose my actress, which, I’m very happy I did."
“We had to replace Shia.
The ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ cast at the Venice Film Festival.Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images
He is a fantastic actor, but it wasn’t going to work.
(EW has reached out to a representative for LaBeouf for comment.)
The media frenzy aroundDon’t Worry Darlingbubbled up afterVarietypublished a cover story with Wilde in August.
‘Don’t Worry Darling’ crew dispute reports of ‘screaming match’ between Olivia Wilde and Florence Pugh.Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images; Ernesto Ruscio/Getty Images
Ultimately, my responsibility is to the production and to the cast to protect them.”
LaBeouf responded in an email toVariety, stressing that he was not dismissed from the movie.
“You and I both know the reasons for my exit.
I quit your film because your actors & I couldn’t find time to rehearse.”
He continued: “Firing me never took place, Olivia.
Don’t Worry Darlingis in theaters Friday.
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