Overview

• 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.