Adam Driver said ‘fuck you’ to a fan who bravely called the A-list actor’s new film ‘cheesy’ during a Q&A for the film held in Poland .
The Oscar-nominated actor, 39, responded to a Q&A attendee for Ferrari – his new film – who asked Driver what he thought of the “cheesy” accident scenes.
One irritated driver responded bluntly: “Fuck you. I don’t know? Next question,” which elicited uncomfortable laughter and shock from the audience.
The Q&A about the upcoming action film – directed by 80-year-old four-time Oscar nominee Michael Mann – took place on Sunday at the Camerimage Film Festival in Poland.
The frontman disappeared right after the interview and “ghosted” all the fans who were waiting for him, according to a festival attendee who said Driver was “annoyed and rude.”
Adam Driver, 39, responded to a Q&A attendee for Ferrari – his new film – who asked Driver what he thought of the ‘cheesy’ accident scenes
The film follows Enzo’s life in 1957, as he prepares his company to compete in the famous Mille Miglia, a 1,000-mile car race held on the open road.
The viral video captured the moment the daring onlooker said: “What do you think of the accident scenes? They looked pretty harsh, drastic and, I have to say, cheesy to me. What do you think?’
Driver – who has been nominated for four Emmy Awards and two Academy Awards – clearly had no interest in answering this scathing question as he took a long sip of water before giving his gruff response.
In addition to Driver in the title role, the all-star cast includes Penelope Cruz, Shailene Woodley, Gabriel Leone and Sarah Gadon.
Driver couldn’t contain his emotions in August when Ferrari received a seven minute 30 second standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival – where he was promoting the biopic.
The Venice Film Festival was boycotted by many stars during the SAG-AFTRA strikes.
Ferrari’s actors (and writers) could attend without striking strikes because the film had an exemption because it was made by an independent, Neon, and not a studio.
This isn’t the first awkward interview moment for Driver — who skipped an interview with NPR entirely.
Driver was scheduled to record a 2019 interview for NPR’s Fresh Air with Terry Gross, but fans of him and the show will never hear it.
The actor left the interview midway after the host tried to play him a clip from his Netflix film Marriage Story.
According to sources at NPR, the drama arose when Terry wanted to play a clip from the end of the film, when Adam sings Being Alive from Stephen Sondheim’s famous musical company – but the star “expressed his displeasure” by listening to the clip.
The Fresh Air team suggested he remove his headphones once the clip aired.
Piers Morgan slammed the star for being “extremely rude and disrespectful” in light of his NPR interview controversy – while Jameela Jamil came to Driver’s defense, saying his rude behavior could be due to his “health “mental” and that he was “just anxious”.
One irritated driver responded bluntly: “Fuck you. I don’t know? Next question,” which elicited uncomfortable laughter and shock from the audience.
Ferrari set to hit the big screen on Christmas Day
Driver couldn’t contain his emotions in August when Ferrari received a seven minute 30 second standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival – where he was promoting the biopic (pictured: Driver and his wife Joanne Tucker)
During one point in the film, Driver had to drive a vintage “open-wheel single-seater” sports car that was modified to connect a camera.
The star actor and American veteran spoke to Variety at the New York Film Festival about a particularly “terrifying” scene he had to shoot for his recent film, in which he plays legendary sports car entrepreneur Enzo Ferrari .
During one point in the film, he had to drive a vintage “open-wheel single-seater” sports car that was modified to connect a camera.
“It teleports you back in time and you realize that if you turn left or right the wrong way, then you’re dead,” the Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker star explained.
He added: “There are at least seat belts in the newer cars.”
Further underscoring how dangerous the car was, the 65-year-old movie star added that driving it made him feel like he was in a “moving coffin”.
Driver and Mann clarified during a press conference at the festival that the reason drivers didn’t wear seat belts at the time was because “being thrown from the car” was “considered safer” than to be dragged inside. the aforementioned “moving coffin.”
Mann added a little more context to the thought process about not having a seat belt at the time, adding “The idea was you’d rather be thrown out of the car than dragged by the car.”
The iconic director is famous for his crime dramas – including Miami Vice, Heat and The Last of the Mohicans – has been nominated for four Academy Awards but is yet to take home the trophy.
The film follows Enzo’s life in 1957, as he prepares his company to compete in the famous Mille Miglia, a 1,000-mile automobile race held on the open road.
The Emmy Award-winning director had his actors sign up for “Race Driving 101,” where they tested contemporary Ferraris before filming began.
In addition to Driver in the title role, the all-star cast includes Penelope Cruz, Shailene Woodley, Gabriel Leone and Sarah Gadon.
Adam Driver chats with Ferrari Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz
The Q&A session for the upcoming action film – directed by 80-year-old four-time Oscar nominee Michael Mann – took place on Sunday at the Camerimage Film Festival in Poland (photo: Driver and Mann)
The Emmy Award-winning director had his actors enroll in the “Race Driving 101” course where they tested contemporary Ferraris before filming began.
He explained that “I wanted everyone to have the experience of driving these cars on a racetrack”, for an extra layer of authenticity as production began.
Ferrari is set to hit the big screen on Christmas Day.
The highly anticipated film had a budget of $110 million and began production in April 2022 after multiple decision changes over the lead role.
Christian Bale was originally set to play Ferrari, then Hugh Jackman – but ultimately Adam Driver was confirmed for the role.
