Olivia Munn Reveals Male Co-Star's Refusal to Be Rescued by a Woman

Olivia Munn shared a story about a former male co-star who stopped production on set because he didn't want her character to save his in a scene. This incident occurred during the filming of an unnamed movie.

On-Set Dispute

Munn recounted the event on "The Drew Barrymore Show," describing a scene where both characters were fighting in a bunker. The script called for Munn's character to shoot someone who was about to attack her co-star from behind. However, her co-star objected to being saved by her character and halted the filming.

The actor argued with the director for nearly an hour before Munn suggested they proceed as if it were just part of their character roles switching sides. Although they reached a compromise, she noted that nothing actually changed in the scene; it was simply how he perceived it.

Past On-Set Challenges

Munn has previously discussed other difficult experiences while working in film and television. On Dax Shepard's "Armchair Expert" podcast, she mentioned a director from "The Newsroom" allegedly trying to damage her career by spreading false claims about her professional behavior. She contested these accusations and managed to secure another role despite this attempt.

Missed Opportunities

Munn also shared that she lost out on a role in "30 Rock" because Alec Baldwin reportedly felt she looked too young to play his love interest. Initially told she'd gotten the job, she later learned Baldwin objected. The role eventually went to Elizabeth Banks, but Munn found validation in having been offered the part by notable figures like Tina Fey and others involved in the casting process.