And neither of those casting things wound up lasting or working out.

I got a call from my agent, saying, Hey, I just got a call from Lionsgate.

Damien told them that he no longer thinks youre creatively right for the project.

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Hes moving on without you., Teller said.

The actor claimed he responded to that news by texting Chazelle:What the f, bro?

Speaking this week about his former lead actor, however,Chazelle praised Teller and his talent.

I loved working with him inWhiplash.

Thats why he and I started talking about doing this one together.