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'Megalopolis': Francis Ford Coppola Denies Inappropriate Behavior

Francis Ford Coppola has addressed the allegations of inappropriate behavior on the set of 'Megalopolis.'

Now, during an hour-long interview Coppola gave to Manohla Dargis of the The New York Times during the Cannes Film Festival, the filmmaker denied the allegations in a roundabout way. “Francis successfully produced and directed an enormous independent film, making all the difficult decisions to ensure it was delivered on time and on budget, while remaining true to his creative vision. The creative overhaul prompted a statement from the Art Directors Guild that it would look into the situation to “ensure proper staffing and scheduling.” New production designer Bradley Rubin (“The Mandalorian,” “A Star Is Born”) came on board.

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