Florence Pugh Outshone Olivia Wilde? Actress Called The Shots on 'Don't Worry Darling'

Sources recall a controversial moment on set when Florence Pugh and director Olivia Wilde got into a screaming match.

Another day means more drama from the "Don't Worry Darling" cast. The film has been the subject of controversial headlines even before its premiere, from Shia Labeouf's firing incident to Harry Styles' allegedly spitting on co-star Chris Pine.

Amidst growing rumors about the feud between lead star Florence Pugh and Olivia Wilde, a new story suggests that the "Midsommar" actress may have stepped out of line in her role on the set of "Don't Worry Darling". 

The 'Blowout Argument' On Set

According to Yahoo, an author recalls, in a now-deleted tweet, an incident wherein the lead actress and director got into a screaming match, dropping harsh lines against each other.

"Florence would give input on how she thought the next scene should be shot when Olivia wasn't there," The author stated in a now-deleted tweet. "She was like, 'I'm directing this movie more than you are!' That was yelled at one point and people heard it. That spread all around very quickly."

Additionally, the story alleges that the incident led to the studio intervening between the two stars. According to the report: "The acrimony between Wilde and Pugh allegedly reached all the way to the top of the studio totem pole, with the highest-ranking Warner Bros. executive at the time, Toby Emmerich, forced to play referee in a 'long negotiation process' to ensure Pugh would participate in the film's life cycle."

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Florence Pugh and Olivia Wilde Feud Origin

With director Olivia Wilde reportedly dating "Don't Worry Darling" lead star Harry Styles, sources say that the tension was caused by moments when the director and pop star would suddenly "disappear" on set. 

Moreover, the couple had attended a high-profile wedding together, despite Olivia Wilde's constant lectures on COVID safety measures and protocols. 

However, despite the numerous repoorts on their alleged feud, Olivia had spoken out on the issues and labeled them as "endless tabloid gossip" when asked about Florence Pugh. 

The psychological thriller film "Don't Worry Darling" premiered on September 23, 2022. The film stars Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, Chris Pine, Gemma Chan, Sydney Chandler, Douglas Smith, and more.

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