Overview
- Variety reported Tuesday that Bonham Carter left over creative differences with creator Mike White, who pushed for a more boisterous take, nine days after filming began in France.
- HBO said the character "did not align" once on set, and the part is being rewritten and will be recast while cameras keep rolling.
- Laura Dern joined the ensemble in a new role created for her rather than stepping into Bonham Carter’s original part.
- Producer David Bernad said the scrapped role was a washed-up star seeking a comeback and that season 4 centers on fame during the Cannes Film Festival.
- Rumors of a clash with co-star Sandra Bernhard were disputed by Bonham Carter’s representative, who said the actors had not met during the early shoot.