10 Times Movie Stars Left Their Sets For Reasons That Might Leave You In Shock
Some can manage the pressure, but others will just walk out.
Back then, it may have seemed like a dream to break into Hollywood, but not all dreams come true. Finding a career in the film industry, once regarded as one of the most notoriously challenging fields, is now simpler than ever.
There are clearly more career prospects in cinema and television due to the content explosion brought on by streaming platforms. However, sometimes, just getting started—taking that first step of trust—can be the most difficult.
It might seem particularly intimidating for those without prior film experience or contacts in the industry. But with the right preparation, it is definitely possible and might even go off without a hitch.
Working on movies can be mentally and physically draining. There are actors who have had difficult days or who were provoked into leaving the set angrily by a controlling director.
Most of them managed the pressure and performed their jobs well. However, actors with fragile egos and attitude problems can be easily offended by disparaging remarks about their work.
Find out which actors from the most popular movie franchises ever left the set and why, as we've gathered a collection of them for you to read through below.
1. Michelle Rodriguez in “The Fast and the Furious”
Believe it or not, actress Michelle Rodriguez almost quit “The Fast and the Furious” due to an on-screen love triangle she was supposed to be involved in. Her co-star Vin Diesel convinced her to stick around.
The actress did not appear again until the franchise’s fourth installment.
Universal Pictures2. Gene Hackman in “The French Connection”
Gene Hackman has a reputation for picking fights—sometimes with the wrong people. While playing the lead role in the film “The French Connection,” Hackman found something unsettling about the film and made it known to the director.
After getting into a heated argument, he stormed off the set but returned soon after.
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Although Emma Watson was rarely associated with scandals and controversy, she found herself in a situation where she had to leave the set. While filming for the movie “This Is the End,” the actress refused to do a cannibal scene and walked off the set.
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4. Klaus Kinski in “Aguirre, the Wrath of God”
Klaus Kinski and the director of “Aguirre, the Wrath of God,” Werner Herzog, had a strained relationship. It got so bad that Herzog reportedly pulled a gun on the actor to stop him from walking off the set, and unfortunately, one bullet blew the tip off an extra’s finger. Kinski then decided to leave the movie.
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5. Faye Dunaway in “Chinatown”
Faye Dunaway played an extreme character in the movie “Chinatown.” During a scene, the director noticed that the actress had stray hair and plucked it.
Faye Dunaway was enraged and reportedly stormed off the set, shouting at the top of her lungs that the director had cut off all her hair.
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6. Ian McKellen in “The Hobbit”
While playing Gandalf in “The Hobbit,” Ian McKellen was unhappy about working with a green-screen set. It meant that he had to act all by himself, which caused him significant distress.
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7. Brad Pitt in “Interview with the Vampire”
Brad Pitt participated in filming for “Interview with the Vampire” and was far from satisfied with his role. He asked to be released from his contract but changed his mind once he discovered how much it would cost.
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8. Diana Rigg in “Game of Thrones”
Starring in “Game of Thrones” since 2013, Diana Rigg has built a reputation for being ambitious and thorough with her work. She left the set when she felt that those around her were not as motivated or prepared.
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9. Carl Weathers in “Rocky IV”
During a boxing scene, Carl Weathers, playing Apollo Creed, was thrown clear across the ring by Swedish actor Dolph Lundgren, who portrayed Ivan Drago. Weathers was unhappy about that and stormed off the set.
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10. Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio in “The Abyss”
In one scene of “The Abyss,” Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio was being resuscitated, which involved her chest being repeatedly pounded. She eventually grew tired of this and walked away from the set.
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Some incidents can occur on set that might lead to actors displaying a little drama, culminating in someone getting fired or even performers leaving the set of a big-budget movie. Which of these reasons shocked you the most?
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