Director Ed Zwick revealed that Brad Pitt almost quit his leading role in "Legends of the Fall" due to on-set conflicts and disagreements about the character's portrayal. Zwick described heated arguments and tension between himself and Pitt during production, with Pitt expressing discomfort and resistance to revealing deep emotions for the character. Despite the challenges, Zwick acknowledged Pitt's commitment and forthright nature, but noted that Pitt was not pleased with the final cut of the film.
In his new autobiography, Patrick Stewart reveals that he clashed with his co-stars during the early days of Star Trek: The Next Generation. The British actor, known for his serious approach to acting, became frustrated with the cast's joking and ad-libbing on set. Stewart called a meeting to lecture his peers, but his attempt at resolving the matter backfired, leading him to storm off the set. Co-stars Jonathan Frakes and Brent Spiner later confronted him, explaining that his behavior was off-putting and not conducive to good leadership. Stewart also discusses his concerns about Wil Wheaton's character and his own vulnerability. The autobiography, Making It So: A Memoir, covers Stewart's career in British theater, his time on the X-Men franchise, and his friendship with Ian McKellen.
Actors in Hollywood have had their fair share of conflicts with their costars, leading to attempts to get them fired. Examples include Selma Blair being written out of "Anger Management," Ryan Gosling wanting another actress to replace Rachel McAdams in "The Notebook," and John Stamos successfully getting Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen temporarily fired from "Full House." Other instances involve tensions on the sets of "Seinfeld," "Beverly Hills, 90210," and "Glee."
Harrison Ford reveals that he and co-star Brad Pitt had conflicts both on and off camera during the making of the 1997 action-thriller film, The Devil's Own. The two actors couldn't agree on a director or some aspects of the script, but Ford admits that he liked how the movie turned out. The film ended up doing well at the box office, grossing $140.8 million worldwide.
