14 Times Actors Held Nothing Back And Name-Dropped The Worst Directors They’ve Ever Worked With
1. Hugh Grant on Robert Altman
Hugh Grant didn’t mince words when talking about director Robert Altman. He described his experience as “a living hell.” Grant felt that Altman was not only disorganized but also seemed uninterested in the film they were making.
2. Bruce Willis on Kevin Smith
Bruce Willis and Kevin Smith worked together on “Cop Out,” but it wasn’t a match made in heaven. Smith called Willis “unhappy” and said it was soul-crushing to work with him. Willis, on the other hand, reportedly found Smith unprofessional.
3. Charlize Theron on George Miller
Charlize Theron had a tough time working with George Miller on “Mad Max: Fury Road.” She said the set was chaotic and disorganized, which made the experience frustrating. Despite the chaos, the film turned out to be a hit.
4. Megan Fox on Michael Bay
Megan Fox famously compared Michael Bay to Hitler, saying he was a nightmare to work with. She accused him of being overly controlling and creating a hostile work environment. Bay later fired her from the “Transformers” franchise.
5. Val Kilmer on Joel Schumacher
Val Kilmer and Joel Schumacher clashed on the set of “Batman Forever.” Schumacher called Kilmer childish and impossible to work with. Kilmer, in turn, described Schumacher as having a short fuse and being difficult.
6. Shia LaBeouf on Steven Spielberg
Shia LaBeouf had harsh words for Steven Spielberg after working on “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.” He felt Spielberg wasn’t as involved as he should have been and criticized the film’s direction.
7. Marlon Brando on Francis Ford Coppola
Marlon Brando and Francis Ford Coppola had a tumultuous relationship during the filming of “Apocalypse Now.” Brando found Coppola’s methods erratic and stressful, leading to numerous on-set conflicts.
8. Faye Dunaway on Roman Polanski
Faye Dunaway had a notoriously bad experience with Roman Polanski on “Chinatown.” She described Polanski as abusive and controlling, making the filming process extremely difficult for her.
9. Edward Norton on Tony Kaye
Edward Norton and Tony Kaye had a major falling out during the production of “American History X.” Kaye accused Norton of trying to take over the film, while Norton criticized Kaye’s erratic behavior.
10. Bill Murray on Richard Donner
Bill Murray and Richard Donner did not get along during the filming of “Scrooged.” Murray found Donner to be overly demanding and difficult to work with, leading to a strained working relationship.
11. Tippi Hedren on Alfred Hitchcock
Tippi Hedren had a harrowing experience with Alfred Hitchcock on the set of “The Birds.” She accused Hitchcock of being manipulative and obsessive, making the filming process a nightmare for her.
12. Chevy Chase on Harold Ramis
Chevy Chase and Harold Ramis had a contentious relationship during the filming of “Caddyshack.” Chase found Ramis to be difficult and controlling, leading to numerous on-set arguments.
13. Shelley Duvall on Stanley Kubrick
Shelley Duvall had a notoriously difficult time working with Stanley Kubrick on “The Shining.” She described Kubrick as relentless and demanding, pushing her to the brink of exhaustion.
14. Christian Bale on McG
Christian Bale and McG clashed on the set of “Terminator Salvation.” Bale found McG’s direction lacking and criticized his approach to filmmaking, leading to tension on set.
