'Brad Pitt ended up in the middle': Scott Eastwood opens up about volatile showdown with Shia LaBeouf on 'Fury' Set

In a world where cinematic camaraderie often takes center stage, sometimes behind-the-scenes tensions flare up in unexpected ways. Scott Eastwood's recent revelation sheds light on one such explosive moment that unfolded during the filming of Fury.

When Drama Strikes

"He got mad at me and it turned into a volatile moment that Brad Pitt ultimately got in the middle of," Eastwood candidly shared about his co-star Shia LaBeouf during an interview with Insider.

In the 2014 World War II movie Fury, Eastwood played Sergeant Miles, while LaBeouf portrayed tank gunner Boyd Swan. Brad Pitt, a seasoned actor, and charismatic presence, took on the role of tank commander Sergeant Collier.

Brad Pitt as the Mediator

The incident in question took place during a scene where tensions both on and off-screen reached a boiling point. Pitt himself recounted the scenario in an interview with GQ, saying "Shia saw it and felt the same – he’s disrespecting our home. So Shia had the same reaction I did and started having some words."

In a bid to mend fences and restore the equilibrium, Pitt intervened, acting as the mediator between Eastwood and LaBeouf. "I had to get in after the cameras were rolling and explain it to Scotty," Pitt revealed, highlighting his efforts to defuse the situation.

When Scripts and Realities Clash

Interestingly, the altercation had its roots in a scripted action. The conflict arose when Eastwood's character, following the script, chewed tobacco and spat it on the back of the tank. Pitt humorously observed, "The funny thing is, when we got home at the end of the day and read the script, it said Scotty’s character is ‘chewing tobacco and spitting it on the back of the tank’. He was just doing as instructed in the script! So we were the knobs in the end…"

Lessons from the Past

While the clash on Fury may have been a volatile moment in Eastwood's career, LaBeouf's subsequent actions made headlines of their own. In 2020, Variety reported LaBeouf's firing from the psychological thriller Don't Worry Darling due to "poor behavior." A source noted that he was "off-putting" to those involved with the project, including director Olivia Wilde, who adheres to a "zero a***hole policy."

From on-set confrontations to legal controversies, LaBeouf's journey has been far from ordinary. His tumultuous journey continues to captivate Hollywood's attention.

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