Jared Leto reportedly made unusual demands on the set of his upcoming film "Tron: Ares," including prohibiting any eye contact from cast and crew members, according to a production source speaking to Page Six. This comes as a BBC documentary released Wednesday details accusations of sexual misconduct against the actor from ten women.
The source claimed that Leto, known for his method acting, refused to speak out of character and also requested a fisherman be brought to the set daily to catch and prepare fresh fish for him, due to a restricted diet of only fish.
"He’s not a good guy. There’s no soul behind his eyes," a former colleague told Page Six, describing Leto as "horrible" to work with and creating an uncomfortable atmosphere. This individual also alleged that Leto had assistants hold open his doors and cape, and that "people who have known him for years have also said that he is very problematic with women."
The BBC documentary, "Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret," features ten women accusing Leto of sexual misconduct. The alleged incidents reportedly occurred between 2002 and 2016, during which time the accusers were between the ages of 16 and 18, while Leto was in his 30s and 40s. Specific allegations include sexual assault in a motel bathroom when an accuser was 17, consensual sex with a 17-year-old where the age of consent was 18, threats of sexual assault against a 19-year-old, and grooming of a 16-year-old.
The BBC stated that many of these claims were corroborated through interviews, photos, and messages. The documentary also included interviews with two men who worked with Leto’s band, Thirty Seconds to Mars, recalling instances of uncomfortable interactions between Leto and teenage girls backstage.
Leto, 54, has denied the accusations. "I have never sexually assaulted anyone in my entire life," he told Page Six in a statement. "These claims are absolutely and categorically false."
This is not the first time Leto has faced such allegations. Last year, nine women accused him of sexual impropriety in an Air Mail article, which he also denied. Previously, reports from twenty years ago alleged Leto was engaging with teen models and texting minors.
Page Six noted that the production source did not witness Leto acting sexually inappropriate on the set of "Tron: Ares."