Cary Fukunaga’s First Film Since Misconduct Allegations Casts Tom Hardy

Cary Fukunaga's First Film Since Misconduct Allegations Casts Tom Hardy

As a movie enthusiast with over three decades of immersion in the silver screen world, I’ve witnessed countless tales unfold and careers rise and fall. The latest chapter involves director Cary Fukunaga, who has managed to maintain a career despite multiple sexual misconduct allegations.

Four years have passed since director Cary Fukunaga, who previously directed Daniel Craig’s last outing as James Bond in “No Time to Die”, was accused of numerous instances of sexual misconduct. Allegations against him included sexual misconduct, grooming behavior, and crossing professional boundaries on set. Such accusations might be expected to significantly impact a career. However, it appears that these allegations have not deterred Fukunaga from securing a new film project with the two stars that Sony Pictures has heavily invested in to spearhead their Spider-Man-centric franchise. This upcoming film does not involve the superhero character of Spider-Man

It’s been announced that Fukunaga will direct the film adaptation of John Nesbø’s crime thriller novel “Blood on Snow.” Tom Hardy (“Venom”) and Aaron Taylor-Johnson (“Kraven the Hunter”) are set to star in this production. Interestingly, Nesbø himself will write the script for this project, which is a rare occurrence as he typically doesn’t adapt his own books. His works have been previously adapted into films such as “The Snowman” (2017) and “The Hanging Sun” (2022). The story unfolds in 1970s Oslo, where two powerful gang leaders are fighting for control. Aaron Taylor-Johnson will portray Olav, a hitman for the Hoffman family who rebels against his sworn masters when he’s asked to carry out a job that conflicts with his ethical standards. Tom Hardy will play The Fisherman, the leader of the opposing faction

Cary Fukunaga’s Reputation on Set

Cary Fukunaga's First Film Since Misconduct Allegations Casts Tom Hardy

Initially, Cary Fukunaga was highly regarded as one of the most promising directors, having successfully directed films like 2011’s Jane Eyre and 2015’s Beast of No Nation, as well as all eight episodes of the critically acclaimed first season of True Detective. However, in recent years, his reputation has suffered a significant blow due to several troubling allegations of sexual misconduct. The first such claim emerged in October 2021, only a few weeks before No Time to Die was scheduled to premiere in U.S. theaters, when actress Raeden Greer alleged that Fukunaga had coerced her into shooting a topless scene for True Detective that was not specified in her contract

In May of 2022, various allegations against Fukunaga surfaced. On May 5th, actress and skateboarder Rachelle Vinberg posted a video on Instagram accusing Fukunaga of grooming her and other young actresses, specifically mentioning her experience filming the “A Perfect Day” Samsung commercial he directed in 2016 when she was only 18. Vinberg stated that she had been in therapy for a year and was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder due to his behavior during their relationship. On the same day, twins Hannah and Cailin Loesch, who worked on Fukunaga’s series “Maniac,” accused him of sexual harassment and grooming. On May 31st, an article in Rolling Stone reported that nearly a dozen sources claimed that Fukunaga often used his sets to pursue younger female cast and crew members openly

Despite all the disturbing allegations leveled against Fukunaga, he continues to get work, including with big-name stars like Tom Hardy and Aaron Taylor-Johnson. A movie that is likely going to be the closest fans get to a Venom and Kraven the Hunter crossover. Fukunaga previously directed four episodes of the AppleTV+ series Masters of Air, which were filmed after the accusations against him came out. Like David O’Russell, who recently landed the Madden biopic despite the multiple allegations against him, it appears that many are willing to look the other way.

2024-09-04 22:32

Cary Fukunaga’s Reputation on Set

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