Why Antoine Fuqua Didn't Enjoy Working With Bruce Willis On Tears Of The Sun

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Fuqua's Tears of the Sun collaboration with Bruce Willis hits a sour note as the director opens up about their challenging on-set dynamic.

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According to Fuqua, Willis was 'difficult' to work with, often disrupting the filming process and making the director's job more challenging than expected
Despite the success of Training Day, Fuqua admits he 'didn't enjoy' the Tears of the Sun experience, citing Willis' unpredictable behavior as a major factor in the rocky production

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Antoine Fuqua, Bruce Willis, Tears of the Sun, Training Day