10 Movie Actors Who HATED the Rest of the Cast

10 Movie Actors Who HATED the Rest of the Cast

Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re looking at actors who didn’t get along with a good majority of their co-stars throughout the production of a film.

Jared Leto

“Suicide Squad” (2016)

This actor-slash-musician is known for being a little eccentric, and it hurt his reputation during the production of “Suicide Squad.” Leto decided to go down the method route, and according to some co-stars, he never broke character as the Joker. He refused to speak to his fellow actors and reportedly sent them a number of off-putting gifts, including rats and used condoms. Leto later rebuked this, claiming that the gifts were made in good fun and that the story was wildly exaggerated by the press. However, this conflicts with a report given by Viola Davis, who told Vanity Fair that Leto “did some bad things” and “gave some really horrific gifts.”

Shawn Andrews

“Dazed and Confused” (1993)

This actor had the opportunity of a lifetime, playing Kevin Pickford in the legendary “Dazed and Confused.” Unfortunately, he did not get along with any of his co-stars. With one major exception. Kevin was meant to play a much larger role in the movie, but according to director Richard Linklater, he “wasn’t really getting along with [anybody].” At one point he even brawled with Jason London; Linklater broke them up and reduced Andrews’s role in favor of Matthew McConaughey, whose dialogue was largely improvised as a result. The only person whom Andrews seemed to get along with was Milla Jovovich, whom he married in 1992. However, her mother had the marriage annulled after just two months.

Shia LaBeouf

“Don’t Worry Darling” (2022)

We know what you’re thinking - “hang on, Shia LaBeouf isn’t in ‘Don’t Worry Darling.’” Exactly right. He had been cast in Harry Styles’s role but reportedly clashed with both the cast and crew throughout pre-production. The details are scarce, but from what we can discern, LaBeouf did not get along with his co-stars and reportedly made Florence Pugh uncomfortable. Director Olivia Wilde eventually let him go, referencing a “combative energy” and needing to create a “safe, trusting environment.” She later told Stephen Colbert that she was given an ultimatum and “chose [her] actress,” which seemingly confirms that the firing resulted from a conflict between LaBeouf and Pugh.

Robert Shaw

“Jaws” (1975)

This English actor shared the screen with all of two people, and he intensely hated one of them. At the time, Robert Shaw was in a difficult place in his personal life. His wife was suffering from various mental health challenges and they both had problems with alcohol dependence. In fact, Shaw frequently engaged in binge drinking while on set. He also repeatedly clashed with Richard Dreyfuss, often goading him into dangerous situations and engaging in constant bickering. Roy Scheider claims that Shaw saw Dreyfuss as a “young punk,” and Dreyfuss himself called Shaw “some evil troll who would make me his victim.” Needless to say, the whole grizzled veteran-young city boy dynamic between Quint and Hooper wasn’t too far off from reality.

Gene Hackman

“The Royal Tenenbaums” (2001)

Even from the off, Gene Hackman did not want to work on “The Royal Tenenbaums.” He was nearing the end of his career and wanted to take easy jobs, and he found it difficult to relate to his character, Royal Tenenbaum. However, he was ultimately persuaded by his agent. Good thing - his performance was widely praised and led to several awards, including a Golden Globe. However, he was quite a difficult man to work with, frequently fighting with the cast and director Wes Anderson. Both Gwyneth Paltrow and Anjelica Huston avoided Hackman, and he earned the ire of Bill Murray by verbally abusing Anderson. It culminated in Huston slapping him for real during a scene, leaving a huge imprint on his cheek.

Marlon Brando

“Mutiny on the Bounty” (1962)

Despite being a legend of the screen, Marlon Brando has a complex legacy, with his working process attracting much controversy. His behavior was a huge problem while making the historic bomb “Mutiny on the Bounty.” Many people involved with the production have criticized Brando for his prima donna attitude, like frequently arriving late and refusing to act if he didn’t like a scene. He also didn’t get along with his co-stars. He frequently fought with both Richard Harris and Trevor Howard, the former calling Brando “a dreadful nightmare” and the latter “unprofessional and completely ridiculous.” He later wrote a letter to Howard apologizing for his actions. So, you know, that’s something.

Wesley Snipes

“Blade: Trinity” (2004)

Forget this crappy “Blade” - we want to see a movie about the movie. Its production is a piece of Hollywood lore, with Snipes being incredibly hostile to director David S. Goyer and being a general pain in the butt. It’s said that Snipes refused to speak to his co-stars, never called them by name, and spent much of his time alone in his trailer smoking pot. Just ask Patton Oswalt how much fun he had filming with Snipes! Funnily enough, the man Snipes seemingly hated the most was Ryan Reynolds, often criticizing his zany sense of humor and even calling him a racial slur. However, the two later kissed and made up, resulting in a legendary Blade cameo in “Deadpool & Wolverine.”

Richard Pryor

“Blue Collar” (1978)

No one said working with legends was easy. Just ask those involved with “Blue Collar,” a 1978 drama starring Richard Pryor, Harvey Keitel, and Yaphet Kotto. Despite their near-mythical status, the three actors did not get along and were constantly fighting amongst each other. And while all three share blame, the main source of the conflict seems to be Richard Pryor. The comedian was battling substance abuse, suffered from poor health, and was in a failing marriage with Deborah McGuire, all of which influenced his negative actions. Aside from the constant yelling, Pryor was reportedly quite physical on set, in separate incidents punching Keitel, throwing a chair at Kotto, and even aiming a gun at director Paul Schrader.

Bill Murray

Various

There’s a hard truth to accept in Hollywood, and that’s that Bill Murray is a massive grump. You name a movie, chances are that he hated working on it. Murray has feuded with the likes of Chevy Chase, Sean Young, and Lucy Liu, but there are two major films in which he seemingly didn’t get along with anyone - “What About Bob?” and “Groundhog Day.” Murray was quite combative on the set of the former, pushing producer Laura Ziskin into a lake and throwing an ashtray at Richard Dreyfuss. He was also famously bitter throughout “Groundhog Day,” often throwing tantrums with the cast and crew and criticizing others’ performances. He also frequently clashed with director Harold Ramis, and the two remained estranged for years.

Klaus Kinski

“Aguirre, the Wrath of God” (1972)

Described by Werner Herzog as “a monster and a great pestilence,” Klaus Kinski was notorious for his volatile and erratic personality. He hated virtually everyone he worked with and often raged over the slightest inconveniences. Basically, he didn’t need to do much acting as the mad Lope de Aguirre. Herzog intentionally angered Kinski on the set of “Aguirre, the Wrath of God,” often leading to furious and violent outbursts aimed at his co-workers. His anger boiled over one night while the cast and crew were loudly playing cards in a hut. Irritated at the constant noise, Kinski grabbed a rifle and fired into the hut, hitting an extra and taking off the tip of his finger.

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