Crew Say Shia LaBeouf Was 'Completely Wild' on Set of Recent Film Shoot

Production sources from 'The Rooster Prince' film set describe Shia LaBeouf's behavior as 'completely wild' months before his arrest.

18 Feb, 20:41 — 18 Feb, 22:45

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Perspective Analysis

AI-generated comparison of how 4 sources cover this story

The articles primarily cover Shia LaBeouf's New Orleans arrest for battery, detailing his alleged actions during the incident and his post-arrest behavior. While there's alignment on the arrest itself, coverage diverges on the specific nature of the New Orleans incident and whether to include details about his prior erratic behavior on a film set. Some outlets focus on the immediate arrest, while others provide context from earlier film shoots.

What sources agree on

Shia LaBeouf was arrested in New Orleans.
The arrest involved battery charges.
He was seen dancing on Bourbon Street after his arrest.

Where they diverge

Specifics of the New Orleans incident leading to arrest

The Guardian

The incident involved allegedly calling a queer man homophobic slurs and making remarks to a man who dresses in drag.

Fox News

The incident is framed as a 'Mardi Gras meltdown' where he allegedly assaulted multiple people in a bar brawl and demanded 'free me'.

Notable gaps

Allegations of homophobic slurs and remarks to a man in drag during the New Orleans incident.

Covered by guardian · Not in foxnews, tmz, rolling-stone

Concerns from film crew about Shia LaBeouf's 'wild' behavior on a film set prior to his New Orleans arrest.

Covered by tmz, rolling-stone · Not in guardian, foxnews

Specific film ('The Rooster Prince') and location (Oklahoma) where on-set behavior raised alarm bells.

Covered by rolling-stone · Not in guardian, foxnews, tmz

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Coverage Timeline

rolling-stone18 Feb, 20:41First to report

Shia LaBeouf allegedly called queer man homophobic slurs before New Orleans arrest

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The Guardian1h ago

Shia LaBeouf allegedly called queer man homophobic slurs before New Orleans arrest

Actor allegedly also made remarks to man who dresses in drag, and was seen dancing on Bourbon Street after arrest The actor Shia LaBeouf allegedly aimed homophobic slurs at two men – one who identifies as queer and the other who dresses in drag – as the Transformers star was arrested for purportedly battering them at a bar early on Tuesday morning in New Orleans, the victims said. Jeffrey Damnit – who was born with the last name Klein and was listed as one of the victims by New Orleans police – said in an interview on Wednesday that he was wearing mascara, eye shadow and lipstick when LaBeouf tried to beat him up “while screaming, ‘You’re a fucking faggot’”. He also shared a cellphone video showing LaBeouf in the back of a vehicle being examined by first responders, glancing over at Damnit and saying, “Faggot.” Continue reading...

By Ramon Antonio Vargas in New Orleans

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Fox News3h ago

Shia LaBeouf demands 'free me' after battery arrest in Mardi Gras meltdown

"Transformers" star Shia LaBeouf allegedly assaulted multiple people in Mardi Gras bar brawl, then danced on Bourbon Street with release papers in his mouth.

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tmz3h ago

Shia LaBeouf's Behavior While Shooting New Movie Concerned Some on Set

Shia LaBeouf was arrested in New Orleans this week on two counts of simple battery charges ... and TMZ has learned some colleagues were concerned about him while shooting his latest film. The veteran actor finished filming "The Rooster Prince" just…

By TMZ Staff

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rolling-stone3h ago