These Actors Are Notoriously Difficult To Work With

People in show business love being in the spotlight, but sometimes they let their egos get the best of them. But while some have just earned a reputation for being downright awful to work with, others have paid the ultimate price for their poor attitudes. From not memorizing their lines to being described as “soul-crushing” on set, these actors are notoriously difficult to work with.

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Val Kilmer Had Problems With His Directors

Despite making of millions of dollars through his film work, Val Kilmer became notoriously difficult to work with during the mid-’90s. Richard Stanley directed Kilmer for three days in The Island of Dr. Moreau and revealed, ”Val would arrive, and an argument would happen.” John Frankenheimer replaced Stanley and said: “I don’t like Val Kilmer, I don’t like his work ethic, and I don’t want to be associated with him ever again.” Even Kilmer’s brother thought he was a narcissist. At the time, Kilmer was going through a divorce and was traveling around the world to work on location — perhaps that’s why his behavior was so troubling?