Francis Ford Coppola Sues Variety Over Misconduct Allegations During 'Megalopolis' Production

The legendary director claims defamation and seeks $15 million in damages, while defending his behavior as professional and respectful.

Coppola's lawsuit accuses Variety of publishing false and defamatory statements regarding his conduct on the set of 'Megalopolis'.
The lawsuit follows Variety's report featuring videos and anonymous sources alleging inappropriate behavior by Coppola towards female extras.
Coppola denies all allegations, emphasizing his commitment to respect and professionalism throughout his career and the production of 'Megalopolis'.
The controversy includes claims that the film's production lacked proper safeguards for reporting misconduct, which Coppola's team disputes.
Despite the legal and reputational battles, 'Megalopolis' is set to release in IMAX on September 23 and in other theaters on September 27.