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‘ Don’ t Worry Darling’ Cinematographer Calls Film ‘ The Most Harmonious Set I’ ve Ever Been on’

Matthew Libatique insists that any drama between director Olivia Wilde and star Florence Pugh began after production wrapped

Christian Zilko Sep 16, 2022 6:44 pm Share This Article Reddit LinkedIn WhatsApp Email Print Talk “Don’t Worry Darling” Warner Bros. At this point, the mythology surrounding Olivia Wilde’s “Don’t Worry Darling” looms larger in pop culture than the film itself ever will. The daily influx of news about infighting between Wilde and her stars Florence Pugh and Harry Styles has resulted in endless gossip, memes, and even an intense debate about whether or not Styles spit on fellow cast mate Chris Pine. (He didn’t, but the fact that fans were even asking should tell you something.) Many theorize the highly publicized drama is a result of friction between Wilde and Pugh that began on set, with Wilde’s attempts to cast Shia LaBeouf and subsequent relationship with Styles cited as potential catalysts. But Matthew Libatique, the film’s director of photography, sees things differently. In a new appearance on The Hollywood Reporter’s “Behind the Screen” podcast, Libatique denied witnessing any tension between cast and crew while shooting the psychological thriller. The longtime cinematographer knows a thing or two about film sets, having previously worked Darren Aronofsky and Bradley Cooper among other accomplished filmmakers. Libatique claims that Wilde’s shoot was mainly notable for how smoothly it went.

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