Someone close to the production confirmed to IndieWire that some key creative talent on “Megalopolis,” including visual effects production supervisor Mark Russell, production designer Beth Mickle, and supervising art director David Scott, left the film. I’m very proud to be making this movie with him, and them, and though I haven’t interviewed everyone, I can confidently say that that’s the general attitude on set.”įrancis Ford Coppola Wraps Production on Epic ‘Megalopolis’ Our crew is fast and inventive, our costume department is on point, the actors are incredible and willing, and Francis is one of the most insightful and caring people to work with. As of now, we’re on schedule, making our days, and honestly, it’s been one of the best shooting experiences I’ve had. “The environment that’s being created by Francis, is one of focus and inspiration. “All good here! Not sure what set you’re talking about! I don’t recognize that one! I’ve been on sets that were chaotic and this one is far from it,” Driver said in a statement. Driver did however confirm the departures of several in the creative team. He called it one of the best shooting experiences of his career. In a statement to IndieWire, Driver said THR’s characterization of the film as descending into chaos was inaccurate. Francis Ford Coppola and star Adam Driver are defending the conditions on set of Coppola’s upcoming film “ Megalopolis” after a report said that the shoot was in chaos following the departure of key creative talent.įollowing an article Monday in The Hollywood Reporter, Coppola defended the film in a statement to Deadline as on budget and on schedule and disputed the idea of a “crew exodus”that would threaten to leave the film in peril.

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