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Julia Louis-Dreyfus says the Seinfeld set had 'tons' of tension and occasional arguments due to creative differences, but the cast remained focused on making the show great and valued the sense of freedom and camaraderie on set.
Billy Bob Thornton reveals in a Variety interview that filming conflict scenes with longtime friend Sam Elliott in Landman season 2 was emotionally challenging, because their off-screen bond made it hard to be abrupt or mean; he pushed through to deliver 100% performance, and season 3 is set to start filming in May 2026 with Elliott returning.
Kevin Costner left Yellowstone after conflicts with co-star Wes Bentley and disagreements over his role, leading to the show's earlier conclusion after five seasons. The tension included a heated scene and disputes over creative control, with Costner pursuing his own Western project. Yellowstone continues with multiple spinoffs and prequels.
Frankie Muniz revealed that he walked off the set of Malcolm in the Middle for two episodes due to on-set tension caused by "certain people" who were "controlling, rude, and disrespectful." He expressed frustration at the fear of others to stand up for themselves and emphasized that it was worth it to him, even if it meant not returning. Muniz, who has shifted focus to being a racecar driver, also discussed feeling out of place in Hollywood and his health issues from his childhood fame days.
Dolph Lundgren revealed that he almost punched Sylvester Stallone on the set of "The Expendables" after Stallone yelled at him in front of the crew and press. Lundgren was upset and threatened to leave the movie, but Stallone apologized and they continued filming. The actors have had a long-standing working relationship, including in the "Rocky" franchise, and have since squashed their beef. They will star in "The Expendables 4," set to release in September.