Jason Isaacs calls co-star the worst bully he's ever encountered

In a recent interview with Vulture, acting veteran Jason Isaacs sat down to discuss some of the most challenging experiences he’s faced in his career. Among these was a notably unpleasant encounter with a 'global icon' known for their bullying behavior on set. This specific incident involved a late knighted actor who Isaacs claimed physically shoved him out of a shot using his elbows. Isaacs reflected on how he had idolized this actor before their collaboration, admitting he would have 'licked the ground' they walked on prior to working together, highlighting the drastic shift in his perception of the individual. Isaacs went on to elaborate that his assessments of fellow actors are largely based on their behavior rather than their acting abilities. He cited examples of what he considers 'bad behavior', including selfishness and bullying, describing how he has witnessed some stars act poorly towards crew members. Isaacs shared a notable frustration regarding how some individuals, despite having joined the industry through talent, often display a disregard for those who help them during the production process. He illustrated this with examples ranging from belittling crew members to failing to show up for work. Throughout the discussion, Isaacs maintained his stance on protecting the identities of the actors involved, emphasizing that revealing who they are would serve no purpose and would only harm his relationships and the acting community. He described his experiences with certain actors who not only mistreat others, but also exhibit erratic behavior such as arriving on set under the influence or behaving disruptively towards the production flow. In a lighter tone, he hinted at his knowledge of many untold stories in the industry, jokingly stating that he knows where 'all the bodies are buried.' Additionally, Isaacs touched upon his time in the HBO series 'The White Lotus', where he revealed that all main cast members, regardless of their previous fame, received a standard $40,000 per episode. He expressed a sentiment that compared to what they could earn in leading roles on other television shows, this pay was considerably low, albeit he and his co-stars were still thrilled to work on the project. Isaacs succinctly summed up the disparities involved in the television industry, calling the public's perception of actors' salaries disproportionately disconnected from the realities of the profession, ultimately leading to the conclusion that actors would often choose to work on projects they are passionate about, even for less pay.