Overview

• A supporting actor in the John Madden biopic quit after alleging David O. Russell used the N-word during a creative session and over objections to a full-frontal nudity scene.
• Amazon Studios disputes the allegations, claiming the actor suggested including the slur in the scene and that nudity was discussed well in advance.
• The unnamed actor reportedly walked off set with others after the alleged racial slur incident and had earlier clashed with Russell over the locker room scene.
• Studio sources have stated that the actor could potentially return to the film, with ongoing conversations to resolve the matter.
• Production continues in Atlanta, with tensions reportedly heightened by intense method acting from leads Nicolas Cage and Christian Bale.