Gavel Gavel BONUS! Dale Wheatley Brings Actual Filmmaking Experience to the Lively-Baldoni Conversation
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Dec 15, 2025 Dale Wheatley, a seasoned filmmaker with Hollywood experience, joins the discussion to shed light on the ongoing Lively v Baldoni legal saga. He analyzes problematic moments from the set of 'It Ends With Us,' including inappropriate on-set banter and directing failures. Dale delves into the complexities of legal PR versus filmmaking realities and offers insights into creative conflicts involving Blake Lively. He emphasizes the importance of protecting a director’s cut and critiques the ego-driven issues leading to public fallout.
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Director Oversteps On MOS Dance Take
- The MOS dance footage reveals unprofessional directing and prolonged pursuit beyond what's needed for a short shot.
- Dale Wheatley calls the repeated sexualized behavior the "horny growl" and finds it grotesque and inappropriate.
Legal Framing Targets Public Ignorance
- Legal filings framed routine discovery (like getting a birth video) as shocking to sway public opinion.
- Dale argues the plaintiffs' lawyers knowingly used misleading language because the public misunderstands legal norms.
Premiere Basement Was Just A Green Room
- Many claimed exclusions (basement, wardrobe control) are ordinary production logistics, not conspiracies.
- Dale explains green rooms, talent transitions, and why Blake Lively's proximity choices don't equal control or casting.
