The director was accused of trying to kiss extras during a nightclub scene in his new film. According to a report in The Guardian, the film was chaotic and that Coppola tried to kiss scantily clad extras. In response, a representative for Coppola referred to a statement from the executive producer, who said that he was not aware of any complaints of harassment or ill behavior during the course of the project. It was his way of helping to establish the club atmosphere in the film.
The article focused on the movie's unusual production conditions and cited an unnamed crew member who said that Coppola stayed in his trailer for hours at a time.