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The Advertiser
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Bryan Cranston vows not to film or promote Lone Wolf
Bryan Cranston won't return to film Lone Wolf until the rest of the cast and crew are paid. The Breaking Bad actor admitted he is "distressed" by the challenges facing the independent movie, with the shoot coming to an abrupt halt some months ago, as Deadline revealed there is a $US2 million ($A3 million) shortfall in funding, meaning crew, vendors and some actors are still owed at least one week's wages and filming is not yet complete. And now Cranston - who confirmed he has been paid - has pledged not to work on, or promote, Lone Wolf until the situation has been resolved and said he believes co-star Lily Gladstone feels the same way. "It is very unfortunate that this intriguing little story was sideswiped by a few incidents that temporarily derailed the film's production," he told Deadline. "Right now, there is a strong effort to raise the necessary capital to finish the film, and I think that will happen for two main reasons: One, because the missing few scenes (approximately over two shooting days) are vital to the story. And two, that I (and I think I speak for Lily as well) will not do anything to promote the film until every cast and crew member is paid back in full, and we will not appear on screen again (ie return to filming) for this movie until that happens. "I was paid for my part in this film even before the last temporary work stoppage - so I was surprised when I found out that we had to stop again, and that most of the crew didn't get, as far as I know, their last two weeks of pay, nor did the co-stars in the movie." "Man, what a mess," Cranston said. "I'm distressed that this has caused so much grief and distrust, and so sorry that this crew (which was fantastic) were not treated with the respect they deserved, but I really believe that the producers will manage these difficult times by making everyone whole, and we'll finish the film," he said. Bryan Cranston won't return to film Lone Wolf until the rest of the cast and crew are paid. The Breaking Bad actor admitted he is "distressed" by the challenges facing the independent movie, with the shoot coming to an abrupt halt some months ago, as Deadline revealed there is a $US2 million ($A3 million) shortfall in funding, meaning crew, vendors and some actors are still owed at least one week's wages and filming is not yet complete. And now Cranston - who confirmed he has been paid - has pledged not to work on, or promote, Lone Wolf until the situation has been resolved and said he believes co-star Lily Gladstone feels the same way. "It is very unfortunate that this intriguing little story was sideswiped by a few incidents that temporarily derailed the film's production," he told Deadline. "Right now, there is a strong effort to raise the necessary capital to finish the film, and I think that will happen for two main reasons: One, because the missing few scenes (approximately over two shooting days) are vital to the story. And two, that I (and I think I speak for Lily as well) will not do anything to promote the film until every cast and crew member is paid back in full, and we will not appear on screen again (ie return to filming) for this movie until that happens. "I was paid for my part in this film even before the last temporary work stoppage - so I was surprised when I found out that we had to stop again, and that most of the crew didn't get, as far as I know, their last two weeks of pay, nor did the co-stars in the movie." "Man, what a mess," Cranston said. "I'm distressed that this has caused so much grief and distrust, and so sorry that this crew (which was fantastic) were not treated with the respect they deserved, but I really believe that the producers will manage these difficult times by making everyone whole, and we'll finish the film," he said. Bryan Cranston won't return to film Lone Wolf until the rest of the cast and crew are paid. The Breaking Bad actor admitted he is "distressed" by the challenges facing the independent movie, with the shoot coming to an abrupt halt some months ago, as Deadline revealed there is a $US2 million ($A3 million) shortfall in funding, meaning crew, vendors and some actors are still owed at least one week's wages and filming is not yet complete. And now Cranston - who confirmed he has been paid - has pledged not to work on, or promote, Lone Wolf until the situation has been resolved and said he believes co-star Lily Gladstone feels the same way. "It is very unfortunate that this intriguing little story was sideswiped by a few incidents that temporarily derailed the film's production," he told Deadline. "Right now, there is a strong effort to raise the necessary capital to finish the film, and I think that will happen for two main reasons: One, because the missing few scenes (approximately over two shooting days) are vital to the story. And two, that I (and I think I speak for Lily as well) will not do anything to promote the film until every cast and crew member is paid back in full, and we will not appear on screen again (ie return to filming) for this movie until that happens. "I was paid for my part in this film even before the last temporary work stoppage - so I was surprised when I found out that we had to stop again, and that most of the crew didn't get, as far as I know, their last two weeks of pay, nor did the co-stars in the movie." "Man, what a mess," Cranston said. "I'm distressed that this has caused so much grief and distrust, and so sorry that this crew (which was fantastic) were not treated with the respect they deserved, but I really believe that the producers will manage these difficult times by making everyone whole, and we'll finish the film," he said. Bryan Cranston won't return to film Lone Wolf until the rest of the cast and crew are paid. The Breaking Bad actor admitted he is "distressed" by the challenges facing the independent movie, with the shoot coming to an abrupt halt some months ago, as Deadline revealed there is a $US2 million ($A3 million) shortfall in funding, meaning crew, vendors and some actors are still owed at least one week's wages and filming is not yet complete. And now Cranston - who confirmed he has been paid - has pledged not to work on, or promote, Lone Wolf until the situation has been resolved and said he believes co-star Lily Gladstone feels the same way. "It is very unfortunate that this intriguing little story was sideswiped by a few incidents that temporarily derailed the film's production," he told Deadline. "Right now, there is a strong effort to raise the necessary capital to finish the film, and I think that will happen for two main reasons: One, because the missing few scenes (approximately over two shooting days) are vital to the story. And two, that I (and I think I speak for Lily as well) will not do anything to promote the film until every cast and crew member is paid back in full, and we will not appear on screen again (ie return to filming) for this movie until that happens. "I was paid for my part in this film even before the last temporary work stoppage - so I was surprised when I found out that we had to stop again, and that most of the crew didn't get, as far as I know, their last two weeks of pay, nor did the co-stars in the movie." "Man, what a mess," Cranston said. "I'm distressed that this has caused so much grief and distrust, and so sorry that this crew (which was fantastic) were not treated with the respect they deserved, but I really believe that the producers will manage these difficult times by making everyone whole, and we'll finish the film," he said.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Lone Wolf' controversy: Bryan Cranston halts shoot, demands full payment for cast and crew
Bryan Cranston has refused to continue working on his new film 'Lone Wolf' over non-payment issues. Even though the actor has received his payment, he's standing up for other cast and crew members who haven't received their payment and says he won't finish or promote the film until everyone gets what they're owed. According to Deadline, Cranston has taken a firm stand against unfair treatment on the indie film sets over nearly $2 million in funding suddenly vanishing during the production process. Cranston found out about this after he had already finished filming most of his scenes and was shocked and deeply upset by the situation. In response, he publicly expressed his disappointment and frustration and described the situation as 'a mess.' He reportedly made it clear that he will not return to complete the remaining few days of filming, nor participate in any promotions for 'Lone Wolf', unless all unpaid cast and crew members receive their full payments. He also mentioned that his co-star Lily Gladstone likely supports his decision. The film 'Lone Wolf' is directed by Mark Pellington, who is known for his earlier work on Arlington Road. The story of the film follows Cranston's character, who hires Gladstone's character to assassinate a public official. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You To Read in 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo by Taboola by Taboola Other actors involved in the film include O'Shea Jackson Jr., Jennifer Ehle, Chet Hanks, and Spencer Garrett. While most of the film has been shot, a few important scenes still remain to be filmed. Due to the unpaid wages, the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued a 'Do Not Work' order for the film. This means that union actors are not allowed to continue working on the project until the matter is resolved and payments are made.
Perth Now
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Bryan Cranston vows not to film or promote Lone Wolf until cast and crew are paid
Bryan Cranston will not return to film Lone Wolf until the rest of the cast and crew are paid. The Breaking Bad actor admitted he is "distressed" by the challenges facing the movie, whose shoot came to an abrupt halt some months ago, as Deadline revealed there is a $2 million shortfall in funding, meaning crew, vendors and some actors are still owed at least one week's wages and filming is not yet complete. And now Bryan - who confirmed he has been paid - has pledged not to work on, or promote, Lone Wolf until the situation has been resolved and said he believes co-star Lily Gladstone feels the same way. He told the outlet: "It is very unfortunate that this intriguing little story was sideswiped by a few incidents that temporarily derailed the film's production. I don't know all the details – only from what I'm hearing second hand (I am not a producer on this film) so all I can relay is what I do know. 'For some reason money that was promised to be deposited into the escrow accounts for the cast and crew were not done so in a timely manner. That caused a couple stoppages to the shooting. Then, apparently some portion of what was promised was deposited, and that lifted the DO NOT WORK order and we started up again. 'Right now, there is a strong effort to raise the necessary capital to finish the film, and I think that will happen for two main reasons: One, because the missing few scenes (approximately over two shooting days) are vital to the story. And two, that I (and I think I speak for Lily as well) will not do anything to promote the film until every cast and crew member is paid back in full, and we will not appear on screen again (ie return to filming) for this movie until that happens. 'In full transparency, I was paid for my part in this film even before the last temporary work stoppage – so I was surprised when I found out that we had to stop again, and that most of the crew didn't get, as far as I know, their last two weeks of pay, nor did the co-stars in the movie." Bryan branded the situation "a mess" but is confident it will be resolved. He said: 'That is where it stands now…I'm distressed that this has caused so much grief and distrust, and so sorry that this crew (which was fantastic) were not treated with the respect they deserved, but I really believe that the producers will manage these difficult times by making everyone whole, and we'll finish the film….Man, what a mess. BC.' Jordan Wagner's Wagner Media Finance had to step in to take over the production, having been assigned it from Yale Productions, which recently went bankrupt but say they have met their funding obligations. The producer admitted the process has been "extremely challenging and, at time, frustrating" but the problems arose due to a "breakdown int he financing structure". He added: "We are working collaboratively with the project's other lenders, financiers, and producers to chart a responsible path forward. I continue to believe in the creative vision behind this film, and despite the financial turbulence, I truly believe audiences will connect with it once it's completed. "Our priorities are clear: protect investor capital, ensure the cast, crew, and vendors are paid what they are owed for what appears to be the final week of production, finish post, and work toward delivering the finished film to our distribution partners.'
New York Post
03-07-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
NYPD asks feds for OK to take down ‘dangerous' drones
The NYPD wants the green light from the feds to take down 'dangerous' drones hovering over the Big Apple skies – especially during major events in the city. 4 Tisch made the case for federal approval Wednesday. X/NYPDnews The department is banned from shooting down or incapacitating drones and has to rely on federal enforcement agencies to deal with them — even as their use has exploded in recent years, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. Advertisement 'As we've seen in Ukraine, in the Middle East and even along our border, the threats posed by weaponized drones are real and growing,' she said during a Fourth of July security briefing Wednesday.. 'However, in 2025 the NYPD still does not have authority to take down nefarious drones ourselves. 'We are forced to rely on our federal partners to intercept and mitigate any threats that they pose to our city. Simply put, we need the ability to take down dangerous drones ourselves.' 4 The threat of drones has grown in recent years, officials said. Advertisement She urged Congress to pass legislation that would give the NYPD the ability to handle drones on its own turf, though Rebecca Weiner, a top NYPD official focused on combating terrorism, said the White House might soon give some local department's permission through an executive order. 4 An executive order could be key for NYPD authorization. Getty Images 'White House executive orders dating back to June 6 that have been published hopefully, with federal government participation, give certain state and locals we hope, including NYPD this capability,' said the deputy commissioner for intelligence and counterterrorism. Authorities can take down drones by jamming their signals, using net guns and even shooting them down when all else fails. But as of now local agencies don't have the authority to take action on the devices. Advertisement An executive order from President Trump last month doesn't approve local departments to mitigate drone threats, but does put together a task force that will review operations and regulatory frameworks to better handle threats from unmanned devices. The White House didn't immediately respond to a request for comment Thursday. Weiner said a slew of agencies, including the FBI, will be on hand for Independence Day festivities and can take down drones. 4 The NYPD uses drones to police major events and protests. REUTERS Advertisement NYPD officials made clear there are no credible threats against the city Friday as thousands of cops will be on patrol and significant road, bridge and train shutdowns are planned leading up to the annual Macy's fireworks show. 'We continue to operate in a heightened threat environment due to tensions overseas and across the country, and as has been reported on,' Tisch said, 'the NYPD and our federal partners are closely monitoring the threat from Lone Wolf actors who are motivated by world events.' While the NYPD can't take down drones, it relies on them for surveillance during major celebrations or protests.
New York Post
02-07-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
NYPD cracking down on July 4th fireworks show as overseas tensions bleed into NYC
The NYPD will be out in full force on July 4th — with violent lone actors and foreign terrorist sympathizers posing significant threats for the Big Apple, police and police sources said. Hundreds of officers will be deployed Friday, with significant road, bridge and train shutdowns planned hours ahead of the annual Macy's fireworks show, as tensions from overseas spill into New York City. 'We continue to operate in a heightened threat environment due to tensions overseas and across the country, and as has been reported on, the NYPD and our federal partners are closely monitoring the threat from Lone Wolf actors who are motivated by world events,' NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced Wednesday. 4 Hundreds of NYPD officers will be deployed Friday ahead of the annual fireworks display. Getty Images Advertisement The NYPD is acting out of extreme caution, Tisch emphasized, adding that there are no known or credible threats to this year's celebrations. Law enforcement, however, has identified a 'persistent and serious threat from lone offenders and small extremist groups motivated by a wide range of ideological and personal grievances,' according to an internal threat assessment shared with The Post. Domestic violent extremists (DVEs) and foreign terrorist organization (FTO) sympathizers, particularly pro-Hamas actors, are the most likely to strike the massive public July 4th event, according to the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security. Advertisement Bad actors would likely target Muslim, Christian, Arab and Jewish communities — with authorities pointing to an Israeli consulate located just five miles from the Brooklyn Bridge and a hotspot for fireworks viewing as a vulnerable potential target. 4 NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the Big Apple is operating 'in a heightened threat environment due to tensions overseas and across the country.' William Farrington Extremists motivated by white supremacist or anti-government beliefs are also a key concern. 'Lone actors, especially those radicalized online, are the biggest concern because they can evade detection until the moment they strike,' the memo states. Advertisement Attacks could come in the form of car bombings, sources said, or vehicle rammings like the New Year's Day incident in New Orleans carried out by an ISIS terrorist that left 14 people dead. 4 The Brooklyn waterfront will be closed except to lucky ticket holders and residents who can show proof of address. James Keivom To prevent a similar tragedy from unfolding in the Big Apple Friday, the NYPD will implement a series of shutdowns: The Brooklyn Bridge will close in both directions to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic starting at 9 a.m., and it will remain closed until the next day at 4 a.m. The FDR will be shut down from East Houston to West Street in both directions, beginning at 3 p.m. Guests who want to watch the fireworks show from the elevated portion of the FDR Drive will not be allowed to enter until 6 p.m., and only at select entry points — Montgomery Street and Madison Street, the Brooklyn Bridge on and off ramps at Robert Wagner Place and Broad Street and Water Street — where they will be met with security wands and their bags will be checked. In Brooklyn, the waterfront will be shut down starting at 2 p.m. and only those with the coveted city-issued tickets will be allowed entry for the evening's festivities. DUMBO residents will need to show proof that they live in the trendy neighborhood in order to get past security and retrieve guest from NYPD checkpoints, a move City Councilmember Lincoln Restler called a 'dramatically different approach' that inconveniences residents and businesses alike. Subway and bus routes will be operating on a Saturday schedule, with Crosstown bus lines south of 42nd Street, not traveling east of First Avenue, while High Street's subway station will be closed. At all locations, guests are prohibited from bringing large backpacks, coolers, alcohol, umbrellas, lawn chairs or blankets, drones and any item that could obstruct others' view or pose a safety risk. Advertisement 4 The FBI and Department of Homeland Security will be on hand to shoot down 'nefarious drones.' Getty Images The FBI and the DHS will be on the lookout to 'identify and disrupt any nefarious drone activity,' filling a void for the NYPD, which does not have the authority to intercept the unmanned aircraft. 'This is important. As we've seen in Ukraine, the Middle East, and even along our border, the threats posed by weaponized drones are real and growing,' said Tisch. There will also be hundreds of NYPD officers throughout the five boroughs, while the FDNY and the US Coast Guard will patrol the East River. 'Whether you'll be watching the fireworks along the river or celebrating on streets across the city, you will see thousands of our uniformed officers out in full force,' promised Tisch. 'Overhead, our Aviation Unit and drone teams will provide a real-time view of ground conditions and any potential issues city-wide. Our Joint Operations Center will be fully activated, bringing together resources, including many of our city, state and federal partners.'
