Shia LaBeouf

In an email sent to Variety on Friday, Shia LaBeouf denies he was fired from Olivia Wilde's "Don't Worry Darling."

There is a time and a place to deal with such things, and I am trying to navigate a nuanced situation with respect for her and the truth, hence my silence. I hope none of this negatively effects you, and that your film is successful in all the ways you want it to be. And while I fully understand the attractiveness of pushing that story because of the current social landscape, the social currency that brings. And so, it makes it that much harder for me to crawl out of the hole I have dug with my behaviors, to be able to provide for my family. I have included as a reminder the screenshots of our text exchange on that day, and my text to Tobey. But this situation with your film and my “firing” will never have a court date with which to deal with the facts. I have a little girl, Isabel; she is five months old and just beginning to develop the last half of her laugh; it’s AMAZING. “You know, I think this might be a bit of a wake-up call for Miss Flo, and I want to know if you’re open to giving this a shot with me, with us. In the video, Wilde is driving a car and says she is “not ready to give up on this yet.” She also alludes to tension between LaBeouf and Florence Pugh, who stars in the film as Alice, the wife of LaBeouf and Styles’ character Jack. “I feel like I’m not ready to give up on this yet, and I too am heartbroken and I want to figure this out,” she says in the video. He has a process that, in some ways, seems to require a combative energy, and I don’t personally believe that is conducive to the best performances. 25, LaBeouf denied he was fired, instead claiming he “quit the film due to lack of rehearsal time” on Aug.

"You and I both know the reasons for my exit," LaBeouf said, claiming that he quit the movie due to inadequate rehearsal time.

And while I fully understand the attractiveness of pushing that story because of the current social landscape, the social currency that brings. I hope none of this negativly effects you, and that your film is succesful in all the ways you want it to be. I have included as a reminder the screenshots of our text exchange on that day, and my text to Tobey. There is a time and a place to deal with such things, and I am trying to navigate a nuanced situation with respect for her and the truth, hence my silence. And so, it makes it that much harder for me to crawl out of the hole I have dug with my behaviors, to be able to provide for my family. Wilde recently told Variety that she is still “such an admirer” of LaBeouf’s work but “his process was not conducive to the ethos that I demand in my productions. She concluded, “I believe that creating a safe, trusting environment is the best way to get people to do their best work. And while I fully understand the attractiveness of pushing that story because of the current social landscape, the social currency that brings, it is not the truth,” LaBeouf stated. “You know, I think this might be a bit of a wake-up call for Miss Flo, and I want to know if you’re open to giving this a shot with me, with us. I hope none of this negatively effects you, and that your film is successful in all the ways you want it to be.” I am a little confused about the narrative that I was fired, however. You and I both know the reasons for my exit.

Actor refutes comments from director Olivia Wilde that his 'combative energy' on set was reason he left production.

LaBeouf’s attorney said in a court filing that the actor “denies generally and specifically each and every allegation” in the complaint. He left the role in August 2020 and was replaced by Styles. He has a process that, in some ways, seems to require a combative energy, and I don’t personally believe that is conducive to the best performances.

Shia LaBeouf rebuffed Olivia Wilde's claim that she fired him from 'Don't Worry Darling,' saying he quit the production instead.

“There is a time and a place to deal with such things, and I am trying to navigate a nuanced situation with respect for her and the truth, hence my silence. And so, it makes it that much harder for me to crawl out of the hole I have dug with my behaviors, to be able to provide for my family.” But this situation with your film and my ‘firing’ will never have a court date with which to deal with the facts. Variety said it had “learned” that the texts exchanged between LaBeouf and Wilde in Aug. She is set to [take the actor to court](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/fka-twigs-trial-date-shia-labeouf-sex-battery-case-1346308/) next year. She called his acting process not “conducive to the ethos that I demand in my productions,” adding: “He has a process that, in some ways, seems to require a combative energy, and I don’t personally believe that is conducive to the best performances. In a video message Wilde sent him several days after his departure, she said, “I feel like I’m not ready to give up on this yet, and I too am heartbroken and I want to figure this out.” Wilde also reportedly alluded to some potential tension between LaBeouf and co-star Florence Pugh, saying, “I think this might be a bit of a wake-up call for Miss Flo,” adding, “If she really commits, if she really puts her mind and heart into it at this point and if you guys can make peace — and I respect your point of view, I respect hers — but if you guys can do it, what do you think? LaBeouf has [denied the allegations](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/shia-labeouf-denies-abuse-allegations-response-fka-twigs-lawsuit-1127219/). The texts also suggested that LaBeouf and Wilde met to discuss his exit on Aug. But based on the material he sent, it appears Wilde still wanted to find a way to keep him in the film. I quit your film because your actors and I couldn’t find time to rehearse.” Ultimately, my responsibility is to the production and to the cast to protect them.

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But there would have been no impetus for me to get in my car, drive up [to the monastery] if I didn't think, 'Oh, I'm gonna save my career,'" he said. "It was seeing other people who have sinned beyond anything I could ever conceptualize also being found in Christ that made me feel like, 'Oh, that gives me hope,' " he said. "I had a gun on the table.

Shia LaBeouf says, contrary to Olivia Wilde's account of firing the actor from her upcoming film 'Don't Worry Darling,' that he quit “due to lack of ...

Sandwiched between that sanctimony, LaBeouf says he is 627 days sober and writes, “I know that you are beginning your press run for DWD and that the news of my firing is attractive clickbait, as I am still persona-non-grata and may remain as such for the rest of my life.” He refers to his ongoing lawsuit, saying, “My failings with Twigs are fundamental and real, but they are not the narrative that has been presented. He has a process that, in some ways, seems to require a combative energy, and I don’t personally believe that is conducive to the best performances. I pray every night that you & your family have health, happiness, & everything God would give me,” and ends, “Every Blessing To You” — both of which seem influenced by LaBoeuf’s newfound There is a time and a place to deal with such things, and I am trying to navigate a nuanced situation with respect for her and the truth, hence my silence.” He adds, plainly (italicized even), “Firing me never took place, Olivia.” August 19, 2020: Wilde sends LaBeouf a video message in which she says she’s “not ready to give up on this yet.” According to Variety, she said, “You know, I think this might be a bit of a wake-up call for Miss Flo, and I want to know if you’re open to giving this a shot with me, with us. Unknown date between August 16 and 20, 2020: Wilde allegedly texts LaBeouf, “You don’t have to be in my movies but don’t ever doubt me. That means something in my house.” It’s beginning to seem like this set was mutually annoying. If she really commits, if she really puts her mind and heart into it at this point and if you guys can make peace — and I respect your point of view, I respect hers — but if you guys can do it, what do you think? In an email to [Variety](https://variety.com/2022/film/news/shia-labeouf-denies-fired-olivia-wilde-dont-worry-darling-1235350529/), LaBeouf said he “quit the film due to lack of rehearsal time.” Contrary to the studio and Wilde’s narrative that LaBeouf was fired before he was replaced with [Harry Styles](https://www.vulture.com/2022/08/harry-styles-tour-love-island-uk-the-bear.html), a source told Variety that it was more of a mutual breakup — due to LaBeouf’s method-acting style being a poor fit for the project. I’m honored you were willing to go there with me, for me to tell a story with you. LaBeouf forwarded text messages, emails, and videos with Wilde to Variety to support his claim. Which is to say that he was probably extremely annoying.

Renowned actor Shia LaBeouf just recently converted to Catholicism after his stay at a monastery with Franciscan Capuchin friars, in preparation for playing ...

Drawing me away from worldly desires. “I know now that God was using my ego to draw me to Him. The celebrity announced his decision during an interview with Bishop Robert Barron on Thursday.

After setting his 'life completely on fire' and being suicidal, Shia LaBeouf became Catholic. But that news was eclipsed amid a rift with Olivia Wilde.

He described himself as “nuclear” at the time and nobody wanted to talk to him — not his manager, his agent or even his mother. He said that his spirituality long “felt fake” and that he previously equated art, love and God as synonyms — and that acting made him feel godlike. He said he was egotistical when he came onboard the film, seeing it as a move to help rehabilitate his career by co-starring with Willem Dafoe. “It was seeing other people who had sinned beyond anything I could even conceptualize also being found in Christ that made me feel like, ‘OK, that gives me hope,’” LaBeouf added. [also recently collided](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2022-08-23/andrew-garfield-explains-his-love-for-method-acting) when famed Method actor Andrew Garfield recently spoke about his process while playing a Jesuit priest in [Martin Scorsese’s 2016 film “Silence”](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-silence-review-20161216-story.html) — and the abstinence it entailed. But there would have been no impetus for me to get in the car and drive up [to the seminary] if I didn’t think, ‘Oh, I’m gonna save my career.’ He instead described himself as “an unintellectual feeler” and an “immersive actor” during a sprawling conversation about acting, spirituality and his conversion with [Bishop Robert Barron](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjxKG4mR3U4), the former Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles and founder of the Word on Fire ministry. He also faced charges of misdemeanor battery and petty theft stemming from an altercation in June 2020.) And while I fully understand the attractiveness of pushing that story because of the current social landscape, the social currency that brings. I hope none of this negatively [affects] you, and that your film is successful in all the ways you want it to be.” “I had a gun on the table. On Thursday, LaBeouf opened up in a separate forum about the changes he underwent after facing several years of public relations crises, including allegations of abuse and sexual misconduct by former partner FKA twigs and other legal woes.

Along with a series of texts, LaBeouf shares his side of the story.

And while I fully understand the attractiveness of pushing that story because of the current social landscape, the social currency that brings. I hope none of this negativly effects you, and that your film is succesful in all the ways you want it to be. There is a time and a place to deal with such things, and I am trying to navigate a nuanced situation with respect for her and the truth, hence my silence. And so, it makes it that much harder for me to crawl out of the hole I have dug with my behaviors, to be able to provide for my family. I have included as a reminder the screenshots of our text exchange on that day, and my text to Tobey. But this situation with your film and my “firing” will never have a court date with which to deal with the facts. You and I both know the reasons for my exit. I reached out to you a few months ago to make amends; & I still pray one day, you can find space in your heart to forgive me for the failed collaboration we shared. I have a little girl, Isabel; she is five months old and just beginning to develop the last half of her laugh; it’s AMAZING. “You know, I think this might be a bit of a wake-up call for Miss Flo, and I want to know if you’re open to giving this a shot with me, with us. I am a little confused about the narrative that I was fired, however. In the final text shared, Wilde writes to LaBeouf, “You don’t have to be in my movies but don’t ever doubt me.

In preparation for his forthcoming film Padre Pio in which he plays an Italian priest in the Roman Catholic church, the actor said he began studying Catholicism ...

But this situation with your film and my 'firing' will never have a court date with which to deal with the facts.” He also added that “I pray every night that you & your family have health, happiness, & everything God would give me. There is a time and a place to deal with such things, and I am trying to navigate a nuanced situation with respect for her and the truth, hence my silence. I write to you now with 627 days of sobriety and a moral compass that never existed before my great humbling that was the last year and a quarter of my life. “It was seeing other people who have sinned beyond anything I could ever conceptualize also being found in Christ that made me feel like, ‘Oh, that gives me hope,’” LaBeouf explained. I was already there, I had nowhere to go. I know now that God was using my ego to draw me to Him.

A video of Olivia Wilde asking Shia LaBeouf not to quit 'Don't Worry Darling' from August 2020 has leaked online.

Wilde reportedly sent LaBeouf the video several days after he left Don’t Worry Darling in August 2020. [contents of the video](https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/shia-labeouf-olivia-wilde-dont-worry-darling-quit-fired-dispute-1234582331/) were reported earlier today by [Variety](https://variety.com/2022/film/news/shia-labeouf-denies-fired-olivia-wilde-dont-worry-darling-1235350529/), but the video itself emerged several hours later. LaBeouf countered, saying he left the film on his own because he couldn’t find enough time to rehearse with his co-stars.

The 'Honey Boy' actor shared a video and text messages with 'Variety' that he allegedly exchanged with Wilde as he was exiting the project.

She spoke to [People](https://people.com/music/fka-twigs-says-miracle-to-survive-shia-labeouf-relationship-elle-magazine/) in February 2021 about the relationship, saying it was “It’s a miracle I came out alive.” People also obtained LaBeouf’s response to the lawsuit, in which he “denies, generally and specifically, each and every allegation contained in [Barnett]’s Complaint.” But he has also admitted to long-running to toxicity, telling [The New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/11/arts/music/fka-twigs-shia-labeouf-abuse.html), in part, “I have been abusive to myself and everyone around me for years. In the video, Wilde reportedly can be seen driving her car while telling LaBeouf that she is “not ready to give up on this yet” and insinuating that LaBeouf’s commitment level to the project might serve as a “wake-up call” for Pugh. “You know, I think this might be a bit of a wake-up call for Miss Flo, and I want to know if you’re open to giving this a shot with me, with us. “I feel like I’m not ready to give up on this yet, and I too am heartbroken and I want to figure this out,” she says in the video. (Vanity Fair has reached out to Wilde’s representative for comment.) Variety also reported that LaBeouf provided a video in his email in which Wilde is seen trying to convince the actor to stay on the project. Ultimately, my responsibility is to the production and to the cast to protect them.