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Coppola Caught Kissing Extras on Megalopolis Set: Watch Now

Jul 27, 2024 1:22 AM

Francis Ford Coppola, director of Megalopolis, has been accused of inappropriate behavior on the film set. Video evidence shows Coppola kissing and touching extras in a nightclub scene. Reports state that up to 200 people were present, and Coppola had financed the $120 million project himself, eliminating oversight. Witnesses described his behavior as old school, noting he frequently pulled women onto his lap and kissed them as he claimed to be setting the mood for the scene. Despite the presence of two intimacy coordinators, concerns were raised about the lack of traditional checks and balances to address such behavior.

What kind of behavior was Francis Ford Coppola accused of on the set of Megalopolis?n

Francis Ford Coppola was accused of inappropriate behavior, including kissing and touching extras without consent, and pulling women onto his lap under the pretext of setting the mood for a nightclub scene.

Megapolis is an ambitious upcoming film financed independently by Coppola, aiming for a release on September 27, 2024. The film's budget and lack of typical Hollywood oversight led to a unique production environment where traditional HR mechanisms were absent. Despite the controversy, the film is highly anticipated due to Coppola’s renowned cinematic legacy.



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