Shia LaBeouf is a multifaceted actor celebrated for his diverse performances in both the realms of film and television. His breakthrough came with the Disney Channel series Even Stevens, and he subsequently garnered widespread attention through his involvement in the Transformers series. LaBeouf is equally noted for his involvement in artistic pursuits and his occasional involvement in controversies. He’s also known for his role in Fury.
While Fury, David Ayer’s WWII tank drama, may not reach the status of a masterpiece, its behind-the-scenes tales have become almost legendary. One cast member, Shia LaBeouf, took this commitment to extremes, causing a real facial scar with a knife in front of his fellow actors on set. Later, he even extracted a tooth, believing his character should have one missing, among other unconventional acts.
Jon Bernthal Opened Up About Shia LaBeouf’s Advice to David Ayer
In interviews like the recent one on Jon Bernthal’s podcast Real Ones, featuring David Ayer, it becomes clear that the actors who collaborated on Fury share a deep bond, akin to being lifelong brothers.
In a discussion concerning Suicide Squad, David Ayer’s 2016 superhero movie that underwent significant editing changes and was transformed into a comedy against his preferences, Jon Bernthal recounted an anecdote from the early days of the Fury press tour. At that time, Ayer was riding high following the film’s success and was meeting with numerous A-list actors for possible roles in Suicide Squad. During one of these meetings, Shia LaBeouf acted inappropriately.
Bernthal said on Real Ones podcast:
“I remember being in some fancy room in some fancy-ass f*cking hotel, and you were meeting—I can’t probably fucking talk about it—you were meeting like a very famous actor and horribly unlucky to you guys, you got seated next to me and Shia, meeting about ‘Suicide Squad,’” he said. “And Shia got up,” he continued. “He was like, ‘What the fuck, G?’ ‘Why are you doing this fucking movie, fuck you [gesturing at the star] for even wanting to be in this movie. You’re throwing it away, bro, don’t even do it.”
Bernthal maintains his friendship with LaBeouf, although he faced criticism for featuring him on his podcast. This occurred amid allegations of emotional and psychological abuse that LaBeouf had faced in connection with his past relationship with FKA Twigs.
Shia LaBeouf Clapped Back At A Popular Actress
Shia LaBeouf’s unexpected exit from Olivia Wilde’s Don’t Worry Darling was initially surprising, and he was later replaced by musician Harry Styles in the film. However, LaBeouf has recently contested a statement made by Wilde in a recent Variety interview, where she claimed he was let go due to a “No A**holes Policy.“
Shia LaBeouf has a different perspective from Olivia Wilde on the matter. In a recent email sent to Variety, the 36-year-old actor expressed his viewpoint and clarified his stance on the entire issue. In the email, initially sent to Wilde and subsequently shared with Variety, LaBeouf expressed his confusion regarding Wilde’s statement.
Suicide Squad is available for streaming on HBO Max.
Source: Real Ones
