Shia LaBeouf recently opened up about a difficult time during rehearsals for the Broadway play Orphans, revealing that he actually spent nights living in New York City’s Central Park amid a feud with co-star Alec Baldwin. LaBeouf told The Hollywood Reporter he was “not in a good way,” battling personal struggles and relying on steroids while moving around the park to avoid being seen, especially near the horse stables.
The tension with Baldwin grew after LaBeouf had prepared the show based on his relationship with Al Pacino, who then left the production, leaving LaBeouf heartbroken. Baldwin stepped in, but LaBeouf’s off-book rehearsals clashed with Baldwin’s script-reading, making blocking scenes difficult and increasing friction. The strain escalated when Baldwin started teaching an acting course at NYU during rehearsals, and LaBeouf sarcastically enrolled, which worsened their conflict.
Ultimately, LaBeouf quit the production. However, despite the intense fallout, the two actors later reconciled, exchanging supportive messages after both faced personal challenges.
