Overview

• A supporting actor left the 'Madden' film two weeks into production, alleging director David O. Russell used a racial slur during a rehearsal and mishandled concerns about a nude scene.
• Amazon MGM Studios disputes the claims, stating the actor suggested including the slur in a scene, which was ultimately not used, and that nudity requirements were disclosed in advance.
• The studio emphasized that an intimacy coordinator was present and that the actor was not required to participate in the nude scene, offering alternative options.
• Reports describe production as tense, with Nicolas Cage and Christian Bale's intense Method acting contributing to on-set dynamics.
• David O. Russell's history of on-set conflicts has drawn renewed scrutiny as the high-profile biopic continues filming in Atlanta.