All articles tagged with #florence pugh
Olivia Wilde has denied rumors of a screaming on-set feud with Florence Pugh during the filming of Don't Worry Darling, saying there was never a confrontation and she was always available on set; the controversy surrounding the film has been fueled by past reports and Pugh's reduced promotional appearances in the run-up to its release.
Olivia Wilde denies ever having a screaming match with Florence Pugh on the Don’t Worry Darling set, saying she was told to stay silent during the press rollout and that she resents that instruction. She says she wants to control her narrative this time, addresses the Cannes-era scrutiny and her relationship with Harry Styles, and notes crew members defended her while she reflected on being misunderstood early in her career.
Olivia Wilde discusses past dating rumors with Harry Styles and denies a screaming match with Florence Pugh on the Dont Worry Darling set, offering fresh clarification from her The Cut interview.
In a Call Her Daddy interview, Olivia Wilde discusses the Don’t Worry Darling controversy, recounting the moment she was served custody papers onstage at CinemaCon as traumatic, defending her relationship with Harry Styles, addressing behind‑the‑scenes tensions with Shia LaBeouf and Florence Pugh, noting Sundance buzz for The Invite, and hinting at how media sensationalism plays into the Oscar-season narrative surrounding her work.
Paramount Pictures has acquired North American and select international rights to The Midnight Library, an adaptation of Matt Haig’s novel, with Florence Pugh set to star and produce and Garth Davis directing. Studiocanal will distribute in the U.K., France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Benelux, Australia, New Zealand and other partners; Paramount will handle distribution in major markets worldwide. The film is budgeted around $70 million, with a screenplay by Laura Wade and Nick Payne, produced by Blueprint Pictures, and filming is planned to begin in early 2027.
Paramount Pictures closed North American and international rights to The Midnight Library, a Garth Davis-directed fantasy drama starring Florence Pugh, after a Cannes market bidding war with Focus Features and Sony. The $70M Blueprint Pictures/StudioCanal production, adapted from Matt Haig’s novel by Laura Wade and Nick Payne, will be produced by Graham Broadbent and Pete Czernin, with filming planned for early next year, and marks Lia Buman’s first major acquisition at Paramount.
Paramount is nearing a deal to acquire The Midnight Sun, a fantasy drama directed by Garth Davis and starring Florence Pugh, for more than $30 million. StudioCanal will distribute the film in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Benelux, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, with Paramount handling other regions. The project is an adaptation of a Matt Haig book, with Pugh set to play Nora Seed. Production credits include Graham Broadbent and Pete Czernin for Blueprint, Anita Overland, and Ben Knight and Diarmuid McKeown as producers, while Puck was first to report the development.
Paramount Pictures won the film rights to The Midnight Library, a Matt Haig adaptation directed by Garth Davis and starring Florence Pugh as Nora Seed, in a deal reported around $36 million for North American and select foreign rights; Focus Features and Sony were among bidders, while StudioCanal retains rights in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Benelux, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa with territories to be finalized. Production is slated to begin after autumn next year with a reported budget near $70 million, underscoring a major European production and an awards‑leaning strategy for Paramount.
Netflix’s Upfront unveiled a star-studded 2026 slate led by Jennifer Lopez promoting Office Romance with Brett Goldstein, with appearances by Millie Bobby Brown, Florence Pugh, Pete Davidson and Alix Earle. The streamer touted a 40-title scripted lineup, including Calabasas, Myron Bolitar, The Retrievals, Barbaric, East of Eden, and The Hunting Wives season 2, plus 27 returning shows. It also highlighted ad-supported tier expansion into 15 new markets and a push for ‘full funnel’ advertiser results, with Mia Hamm and Outer Banks cast among the guests to underscore Netflix’s sports and pop-culture strategy.
Florence Pugh and Pedro Pascal joined more than 2,000 Hollywood insiders in signing an open letter opposing the Paramount-Warner merger, arguing it would harm competition, independence, and diversity in the industry; the letter, published by the New York Times and BlocktheMerger.com, lists notable signatories and follows Paramount's public defense of the deal.
A Bustle roundup chronicles how the Oscars have become a stage for daring, nearly sheer looks—from Halle Berry’s iconic 2002 nude dress to Florence Pugh’s post‑2024 bold outfits—featuring a lineup of stars at the ceremony and after‑parties, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Lawrence, Olivia Wilde, Emily Ratajkowski, Hunter Schafer, Kendall Jenner, Zoë Kravitz, Julia Fox, and Megan Thee Stallion.
Florence Pugh revealed that filming 'Midsommar' caused her to experience six months of depression due to emotional exhaustion and self-inflicted mental strain, highlighting the intense emotional demands of her role and her decision to avoid such extreme methods in future performances.
Florence Pugh defends her past relationship with Zach Braff amid online abuse and explains her decision to stop discussing her personal life publicly, highlighting the toxicity of social media comments and her commitment to standing up for loved ones.
Florence Pugh discusses her mixed experiences with intimacy coordinators in Hollywood, highlighting that the job is still evolving and can be both helpful and awkward, depending on the professional. She emphasizes the importance of clear communication, safety measures, and the role of intimacy coordinators in enhancing the storytelling of intimate scenes.
Florence Pugh discussed her mixed experiences with intimacy coordinators on film sets, highlighting how they can make sex scenes safer and more respectful, but also noting instances where the job has been mishandled. She emphasized the importance of good coordination in understanding the intimacy 'dance' and how it empowers female actors, while also sharing her own past discomfort with poorly managed scenes.