Renowned Hollywood actress Julia Roberts has unleashed a scathing critique on Meghan Markle's recent attempt at scriptwriting for the upcoming Netflix adaptation of “Leave the World Behind.”
The source of Roberts' discontent stems from Markle's alleged unauthorized rewriting of the script, a move that blindsided the original creators and cast members.
Scheduled to star alongside Mahershala Ali and Ethan Hawke in the film, Roberts was far from impressed by Markle's audacity.
Upon receiving Markle's revised script, Roberts was reportedly outraged.
She expressed disbelief at Markle's boldness in completely revamping characters, plotlines, and the essence of the story without consultation.
Roberts deemed Markle's efforts as amateurish and lacking in the necessary writing skills.
Insiders privy to the situation revealed to Mail Online that Roberts directly confronted Markle, leaving no room for misinterpretation.
In a candid phone conversation, Julia Roberts advised Markle to step away from the project, emphasizing that her talents would be better suited elsewhere.
Roberts did not sugarcoat her opinion, implying that Markle should stick to her comfort zone of documentaries and podcasts rather than attempting ambitious scriptwriting endeavors.
According to Roberts, Markle's script fell short of the mark and failed to do justice to the original book.
Markle, who recently secured a lucrative deal with Netflix, had aspirations beyond acting, aiming to establish herself as a writer and co-producer to elevate her Hollywood status and advocate for social justice causes.
However, her script faced harsh criticism not only from Julia Roberts but also from the entire creative team involved in the movie production.
Markle's revisions drastically altered the main characters' racial backgrounds and introduced a new character based on herself as the heroine.
The script transformation shifted the narrative from a psychological thriller to a politically charged environmental drama, incorporating themes of climate change, racism, and royal family dynamics.
Markle's script was accused of plagiarism for borrowing heavily from other works without proper attribution, resulting in a disjointed and inconsistent storyline.
Industry veterans like Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, and Ethan Hawke refused to collaborate with Markle, insisting on adhering to the original script penned by director Sam Esmail.
Esmail, who also served as the writer and producer for the film, stood firm in rejecting Markle's script, emphasizing his creative control over the project.
Despite Markle's enthusiasm, Esmail made it clear that her contributions did not align with his vision for the movie.
The fallout from Markle's scriptwriting venture has tarnished her reputation in the industry, leading to accusations of unprofessionalism and creative overreach.
Her missteps have alienated key players in Hollywood, jeopardizing her future prospects in the entertainment world.
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