Bradley Cooper's 'No Chairs' Rule on Movie Sets Sparks Controversy

The 'Maestro' Director Defends His Methods Amid Backlash, Stating That Energy Dips the Moment One Sits Down

Bradley Cooper, in a conversation with Spike Lee, revealed that he doesn't allow chairs on the sets of movies he directs, stating that energy dips the moment one sits down.
Cooper also mentioned that there's no 'video village' on his sets, referring to the area on a film set surrounding the director that's full of monitors and screens.
Cooper's no-chair policy has sparked controversy and mockery online, with some accusing him of being cruel to actors and other entertainment industry employees.
Despite the backlash, Cooper defended his methods, stating that he executed exactly his vision with his latest film 'Maestro', in which he served as director, co-writer, and star.
Cooper's no-chair policy is not unique in Hollywood, with filmmaker Christopher Nolan also known for a similar rule, although Nolan's team clarified that he personally chooses not to sit but has never banned chairs from the set.