Two actresses have accused Vincent Gallo of making sexually explicit and threatening comments towards them.
The women claimed they had received it. Inappropriate behavior by Gallo According to Rolling Stone, he was auditioning for “Policeman” in November 2023. They allege that the actor made sexually explicit comments to them during the casting process. Gallo allegedly told one of the women, who went by the name “Emily,”: Believe with all your heart that if you don't do as I say, you will die,” Rolling Stone reports.
NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 13: Director Vincent Gallo poses in the W VIP Lounge during Olympus Fashion Week at Bryant Park on September 13, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)
One of the actresses was auditioning to play the role of a female rape victim who is later murdered, and although she was aware of the nudity and the nature of the scene, she received sexually explicit comments just like in real life. He said he didn't expect that. , and is not part of the character's experience.
Another woman named “Jane” repeated complaints of a very similar nature to Emily.
“I want an actress who might ask me to suck my dick on screen, but I don't hold back about it,” Gallo insisted.
“I know you may be offended by my question, but I don't want any of your personal feminist values. I don't want to do this, and I know you think it's unfair, but… What do you think? The victim didn't have a choice, and you, as an actress, didn't have a choice,” Gallo was quoted as saying, according to Rolling Stone.
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 21: Posing for photographers at the “Brown Bunny” photocall at the Palais des Festivals during the 56th Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2003 in Cannes, France. Directed by Vincent Gallo. (Photo by Scott Barber/Getty Images)
According to Jane, Gallo went on to say, “Obviously, they can't actually have me on screen, but the point is, I don't want anyone who doesn't shut down production to call their agency or complain.'' I want to do that,” he said. he was offended. ”
“To really tell the story 'in the right way,' we needed an actress who was willing to be '100 percent in his control, mind and body,' from the moment she arrived on set,” Jane claimed. .
According to Rolling Stone, Jane's complaint alleges that Gallo “may ask her to appear nude at any time, but she needs an actress to do it because the victim will do it in order to survive.” He has been accused of saying. .
Gallo reportedly claimed that if he was accepted for the role, he would “not have to negotiate anything about what is being done to me on set,” telling the actress that “I would have to give my full consent.” ', or risk being fired, he is said to have demanded. (Related: Woman files lawsuit accusing Jamie Foxx of sexual assault at trendy New York bar: Report)
A SAG-AFTRA spokesperson confirmed that an investigation is currently underway. Suspicions against Garoaccording to People magazine.
