Julia Stiles Criticizes Harvey Weinstein's Influence on 'Down to You'

The actress described feeling uncomfortable filming a dance scene she claims Weinstein forced into the movie to mimic her earlier successes.

Julia Stiles reflected on her negative experience with the 2000 rom-com 'Down to You' during an appearance on the 'Films to be Buried With' podcast.
Stiles revealed that Harvey Weinstein, then head of Miramax, insisted on adding a dance scene to the film, which she felt was a cheap attempt to replicate moments from her previous movies.
The actress described feeling 'slimy' and annoyed while filming the scene, believing it added nothing meaningful to the story or her character.
Stiles noted that the original script by first-time director Kris Isacsson had a darker tone, but Weinstein's involvement transformed it into a more commercial and upbeat romantic comedy.
Weinstein, currently serving a prison sentence for sexual assault and rape convictions, has been widely criticized for his history of interfering with creative projects.