Thomas Bidegain Clarifies Creative Differences Led to Gyllenhaal and Kirby's Exit from 'Suddenly'

The director refutes claims of unprofessional behavior by Jake Gyllenhaal, attributing the split to a clash of visions for the film.

French director Thomas Bidegain disputes allegations of Jake Gyllenhaal's unprofessional behavior, citing creative differences as the reason for the actor's departure from the film 'Suddenly'.
Bidegain and Gyllenhaal had differing visions for the film, leading to a breakdown in their collaboration during pre-production in Iceland.
The project, initially set to be Bidegain's first English-language film, was eventually produced in French with a different cast and a smaller budget.
Studiocanal, the financier of 'Suddenly', acknowledges creative differences as a common aspect of film development, expressing continued support for both Bidegain and Gyllenhaal.
Despite the controversy, Bidegain's French version of the film, titled 'Soudain seuls', was released with modest box office success.