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A complete timeline of the rumored behind-the-scenes drama and controversies of 'Don't Worry Darling'

Olivia SinghAug 31, 2022, 07:03 IST

From left: Olivia Wilde, Harry Styles, and Florence Pugh.Chris Pizzello/AP; Charles Sykes/Invision/AP; Karwai Tang/Getty Images

  • "Don't Worry Darling," starring Florence Pugh and Harry Styles, has been marred by drama recently.
  • Shia LaBeouf, who was previously cast as the male lead before Styles, claimed that he wasn't fired.
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April 24, 2020: Florence Pugh and Shia LaBeouf were announced as the leads of "Don't Worry Darling."

On the left: Florence Pugh in March 2022. On the right: Shia LaBeouf in February 2020.Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP; Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

September 11, 2020: Deadline reported that Harry Styles was cast in the movie, replacing LaBeouf.

Harry Styles in March 2021.Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
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December 24, 2020: Variety reported that LaBeouf was fired from the film by Wilde due to "poor behavior."

Florence Pugh and Harry Styles in the trailer for "Don't Worry Darling."Warner Bros. Pictures

January 6, 2021: According to The Hollywood Reporter, Wilde and LaBeouf didn't get along while working on a music video.

On the left: Olivia Wilde in January 2020. On the right: Shia LaBeouf in November 2019.Mark Von Holden/Invision/AP; Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP
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February 2021: Wilde explained her "no assholes policy" in a conversation with fellow filmmaker Emerald Fennell for Variety's Directors on Directors series.

Harry Styles, Gemma Chan, Chris Pine, and more in "Don't Worry Darling."Warner Bros. Pictures

July 30, 2022: Page Six reported that Pugh was displeased over Wilde and Styles' real-life relationship.

Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles in London, England in March 2022.Neil Mockford/GC Images
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August 16, 2022: In a cover story for Harper's Bazaar, Pugh criticized the obsession and focus on the sex scenes featured in "Don't Worry Darling."

Harry Styles and Florence Pugh in the trailer for "Don't Worry Darling."Warner Bros. Pictures

People have pointed to Pugh's social media activity to bolster their belief of a feud between her and Wilde.

On the left: Olivia Wilde in February 2020. On the right: Florence Pugh in February 2020.Evan Agostini/Invision/AP; Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
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August 24, 2022: Wilde opened up about LaBeouf's exit in a cover story for Variety.

Olivia Wilde in February 2020.Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

In the same interview, the director addressed rumors of a pay disparity between Pugh and Styles and her speculated feud with the "Black Widow" star.

Florence Pugh and Harry Styles in the trailer for "Don't Worry Darling."Warner Bros. Pictures
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August 26, 2022: LaBeouf denied that he was fired from "DWD" and claimed that he "quit" because the "actors and I couldn't find time to rehearse."

Olivia Wilde, Nick Kroll, and Chris Pine in the trailer for "Don't Worry Darling."Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures

After Variety published LaBeouf's comments, the video of Wilde asking him to reconsider exiting the film leaked online.

Olivia Wilde in November 2021.Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP
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August 26, 2022: The Wrap reported that Pugh will participate in limited "DWD" press due to her filming schedule.

Florence Pugh in "Don't Worry Darling."Warner Bros./New Line Cinema
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