In the world of #DontWorryDarling's Victory, a sun-cloaked desert planned community, 1950s-era gender roles are alive and things aren't as they seem. ⁠ ⁠ Despite a stellar performance from #FlorencePugh (seriously, she carries the film), Olivia Wilde's second directorial bid has been trapped — and stifled — by rumored on-set conflicts and public disputes, the latest example of what happens when buzz, both good and bad, and drama surrounding around a movie overtake the movie itself.⁠ ⁠ A round-up of what went down in case you somehow missed it: Pugh and Wilde are supposedly feuding over claims that Pugh had to direct the movie because Wilde was sidetracked by her new relationship (while unconfirmed, fans have taken Pugh's limited press for the film as an indicator that something’s amiss); Shia LaBeouf, who was originally cast in the film, was either fired by Wilde (to protect Pugh, Wilde says; shortly after he left the film LaBeouf faced allegations of abuse from a former partner) or chose to leave production (LaBeouf publicly shared texts and a video from Wilde disputing this); fans speculated that Wilde and pop superstar Harry Styles, who replaced LaBeouf, may have begun their romantic relationship on set while Wilde was still engaged to Jason Sudeikis; and finally, #Spitgate had the internet replaying clip after clip to decipher if Styles indeed spat on co-star Chris Pine at the Venice Film Festival. ⁠ ⁠ The film itself fell into the backdrop, which isn't anything new. While it may feel like the inferno that was the Don't Worry Darling press tour is unique, Hollywood and the personalities who inhabit it are no strangers to rumors, dalliances, and backstage feuds.⁠ ⁠ The conversations around Don't Worry Darling do feel different though, and much of it has to do with good old misogyny. Read why at the 🔗 in bio. If you haven't seen the movie yet, be careful! There are spoilers ahead. 🚨 ⁠ ⁠ ✍️ @katherineesingh 📷 Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. #R29Article