'Lone Wolf' controversy: Bryan Cranston halts shoot, demands full payment for cast and crew
Bryan Cranston has refused to continue working on his new film ‘ Lone Wolf ’ over non-payment issues.
Even though the actor has received his payment, he’s standing up for other cast and crew members who haven't received their payment and says he won’t finish or promote the film until everyone gets what they’re owed. According to Deadline, Cranston has taken a firm stand against unfair treatment on the indie film sets over nearly $2 million in funding suddenly vanishing during the production process.
Cranston found out about this after he had already finished filming most of his scenes and was shocked and deeply upset by the situation. In response, he publicly expressed his disappointment and frustration and described the situation as “a mess.” He reportedly made it clear that he will not return to complete the remaining few days of filming, nor participate in any promotions for ‘Lone Wolf’, unless all unpaid cast and crew members receive their full payments. He also mentioned that his co-star Lily Gladstone likely supports his decision.
The film ‘Lone Wolf’ is directed by Mark Pellington, who is known for his earlier work on Arlington Road. The story of the film follows Cranston’s character, who hires Gladstone’s character to assassinate a public official. Other actors involved in the film include O’Shea Jackson Jr., Jennifer Ehle, Chet Hanks, and Spencer Garrett.
While most of the film has been shot, a few important scenes still remain to be filmed.
Due to the unpaid wages, the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued a “Do Not Work” order for the film. This means that union actors are not allowed to continue working on the project until the matter is resolved and payments are made.
Even though the actor has received his payment, he’s standing up for other cast and crew members who haven't received their payment and says he won’t finish or promote the film until everyone gets what they’re owed. According to Deadline, Cranston has taken a firm stand against unfair treatment on the indie film sets over nearly $2 million in funding suddenly vanishing during the production process.
Cranston found out about this after he had already finished filming most of his scenes and was shocked and deeply upset by the situation. In response, he publicly expressed his disappointment and frustration and described the situation as “a mess.” He reportedly made it clear that he will not return to complete the remaining few days of filming, nor participate in any promotions for ‘Lone Wolf’, unless all unpaid cast and crew members receive their full payments. He also mentioned that his co-star Lily Gladstone likely supports his decision.
The film ‘Lone Wolf’ is directed by Mark Pellington, who is known for his earlier work on Arlington Road. The story of the film follows Cranston’s character, who hires Gladstone’s character to assassinate a public official. Other actors involved in the film include O’Shea Jackson Jr., Jennifer Ehle, Chet Hanks, and Spencer Garrett.
While most of the film has been shot, a few important scenes still remain to be filmed.
Due to the unpaid wages, the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued a “Do Not Work” order for the film. This means that union actors are not allowed to continue working on the project until the matter is resolved and payments are made.
Next Story