Shia LaBeouf's On-Set Mayhem Triggers Safety Alarm Ahead of Mardi Gras Arrest

Crew members say Shia LaBeouf was “completely wild” on the Oklahoma shoot for The Rooster Prince, mixing intense method acting with volatile, sometimes dangerous outbursts—including an unsanctioned dash across a live bull pen. Weeks later in New Orleans, he was arrested on two counts of simple battery after a Mardi Gras confrontation. While some below-the-line crew note him as friendly, others describe a tense, hostile environment. LaBeouf has publicly discussed sobriety and past abuse allegations, but reps did not comment. The incident has cast a shadow over his forthcoming Oklahoma projects, like God of the Rodeo, as the film community reassesses safety and conduct on set.