Francis Ford Coppola Faces Allegations of Inappropriate Conduct on 'Megalopolis' Set

The acclaimed director is accused of kissing a 13-year-old girl during filming, prompting a libel lawsuit against Variety.

Child labor coordinator Benjamin Cawood reported witnessing Coppola kiss a 13-year-old girl on the cheek during a February 2023 shoot in Georgia.
Variety published video footage allegedly showing Coppola kissing extras, which led to a $15 million libel lawsuit filed by Coppola against the publication.
Coppola has denied all allegations, describing them as attempts to damage his film, and insists no formal complaints were made during production.
An extra on the film has sued Coppola for civil battery and assault, while some on set defended Coppola's actions as part of creating a scene's atmosphere.
'Megalopolis,' despite its artistic ambition, has struggled financially, grossing only $10 million globally against a $120 million budget.