Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' Faces Scrutiny Over Casting and On-Set Behavior

The director defends his choice of controversial actors and denies allegations of unprofessional conduct during filming.

Coppola's 'Megalopolis' includes actors with contentious pasts, causing public debate.
Zendaya confirmed she will not appear in the film, avoiding potential backlash.
Allegations surfaced of Coppola kissing female extras on set, which he denies.
The film's trailer was pulled amid accusations of using AI-generated quotes.
Coppola financed the $120 million project himself, aiming to break Hollywood norms.