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Shia LaBeoufhas come forward to say thatOlivia Wildedidnt fire him from her filmDont Worry Darling;he quit.
In an email toVariety,LaBeouf said he quit the film due to lack of rehearsal time.
Which is to say that he was probably extremely annoying.
LaBeouf forwarded text messages, emails, and videos with Wilde toVarietyto support his claim.
Below is a brief timeline according to the Honey Boy himself.
Were semi-worried, darling!
August 16, 2020:Wilde reportedly texts LaBeouf, Thanks for letting me in on your thought process.
I know that isnt fun.
Doesnt feel good to say no to someone, and I respect your honesty.
Im honored you were willing to go there with me, for me to tell a story with you.
Im gutted because it could have been something special.
I want to make clear how much it means to me that you trust me.
Thats a gift Ill take with me.
LaBeouf says they met that day to discuss his exit.
August 17, 2020:LaBeouf says he sent an email officially quitting the film.
We dont know whether this was a You cant fire me I quit!
Will you let me know?
We would love to know more about why exactlyFlorence Miss Flo Pughneeded a wake-up call.
That means something in my house.
Its beginning to seem like this set was mutually annoying.
Wilde says that afterFKA twigss sexual-battery lawsuitin 2021, her priority was making Pugh feel safe.
August 24, 2022:LaBeouf sends an email to Wilde in response to the profile.
Obtained byVariety, the email begins, I hope this finds you inspired, purposeful, fulfilled & well.
He adds, plainly (italicized even), Firing me never took place, Olivia.
