Vincent Gallo on March 9, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.Photo:Presley Ann/Getty
Presley Ann/Getty
A spokesperson for SAG-AFTRA confirms with PEOPLE that an investigation began after the complaints were filed.
“We are aware of these complaints and are investigating. We extensively engaged with production regarding the complaints and, while shooting has wrapped, we continue to monitor and investigate. We also reaffirm our commitment to ensuring a safe and respectful environment on set," they said.
Additionally, “Gallo did not respond to multiple requests for comment,” perRolling Stone.
Representatives for Pacific Media Productions and director Jordan Gertner told the publication, “The production of the picture was carried out in a safe, protective, and respectful environment." They also shared that a SAG-AFTRA intimacy coordinator was hired for the production.
Representatives for Pacific Media Productions did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment. Contact information for Gallo was not available.
Vincent Gallo on July 7, 2015 in Hollywood, California.Tommaso Boddi/WireImage
Tommaso Boddi/WireImage
The actresses provided pseudonyms “Emily” and “Jane” toRolling Stonein an effort to keep their anonymity.
Emily reportedly claimed that Gallo told her during her callback that the movie was seeking “an actor with absolutely no boundaries as he, while playing DeAngelo, could decide at any moment during the shoot to improvise lines and sexual acts.”
PerRolling Stone’sreport, Gallo allegedly told Emily that he would “make sure” that “everything is simulated” and would be created to look “real.”
“I will also make sure that it feels real for you," Gallo said, per Emily’s complaint. “I may also notice something about your body and comment on it, and it could be positive or negative, and it won’t be personal, but it will be something real, so that it feels personal.”
Gallo allegedly told Emily that during the production, “We don’t want to see any acting. If DeAngelo says, ‘Don’t scream,’ or ‘I’ll kill you,’ you do not scream, because if you do, you die.”
Vincent Gallo on Jan. 12, 2007 in Los Angeles, CA.Alex Berliner/BEI/Shutterstock
Alex Berliner/BEI/Shutterstock
Per Jane’s complaint, the actor shared that improvisations could include simulating rape, murder or physical assault as well as pushing her, pulling her hair and hog-tying her with shoelaces.
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source: people.com
