A behind-the-scenes clash between Brad Pitt and Quentin Tarantino on the set of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood has been revealed, and it sounds like it was quite the moment.

The story comes courtesy of Bruce Dern, 89, who played elderly ranch owner George Spahn in the 2019 film and was present when the confrontation unfolded. 

Dern told PEOPLE that the incident occurred during the scene in which Pitt’s character Cliff Booth visits the ranch to check on George, a moment that featured one of Dern’s signature improvised dialogues, which he cheerfully refers to as a “Dernsie.”

Mid-scene, as Dern was doing his thing, Pitt did something that no actor is supposed to do on a Tarantino set. 

He called cut. 

“I’m looking at him. [Pitt] cut the camera,” Dern recalled. “The look on Quentin’s face, I mean, he was insanely grave, and he said, ‘Brad, what did you just do?'”

Tarantino’s response was unambiguous. 

“He said, ‘Well, I cut the camera.’ He said, ‘Never again in your life will you ever cut a camera or you’ll be dead in this business. That’s my domain. Don’t stop behavior.'”

Pitt’s defence, Dern revealed, was straightforward if not exactly well-received: “All Brad did was say to him, ‘Well, that wasn’t in the script what he said.'” 

The implication being that Dern’s improvisation had thrown him, which, given that a “Dernsie” can apparently happen at any moment, is perhaps understandable, if not forgivable in Tarantino’s eyes.

Filming resumed, and Dern delivered a new improvised line for the ages: “I don’t know who you are, but you touched me today. You came to visit me, now I gotta go back to sleep.” 

Pitt went on to win the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for the role.

Despite the friction on set, the relationship between director and star has clearly survived. 

A source told the Daily Mail that Tarantino ranks among Pitt’s favourite directors and that the two share a strong rapport. Representatives for both have been contacted for comment.

Au revoir, Emily Cooper.

After years of love triangles, fashion moments and chaotic career pivots across Europe, Emily in Paris is officially heading toward its final chapter. Netflix confirmed on May 21 that the upcoming sixth season, set to premiere on December 17, of the hit series will also be its last.

The announcement came as production kicked off in Greece, with creator Darren Star reflecting on the show’s run in a heartfelt statement.

“Making Emily in Paris with this extraordinary cast and crew has been the trip of a lifetime,” Star shared. “As we embark on the final season, I am so grateful to Netflix, Paramount and, most importantly, the fans who have taken this incredible journey with us.”

“We can’t wait to share this last chapter with you. Thank you for letting us be a part of your lives, inspiring your dreams of travel and your love of Paris. We will always have Emily in Paris!”

Series star Lily Collins also addressed fans in a video shared online alongside behind-the-scenes footage from set.

“Hey, it’s Lily, I just wanted to share something with you all,” Collins said. “After six unforgettable years of playing Emily Cooper, I’m here to share that this upcoming sixth season will be our final.”

She continued, “Season 6 will bring you everything you love about the show and serve as the final chapter in Emily’s adventure of a lifetime.”

The Netflix hit first premiered in 2020 and quickly became one of the platform’s biggest comfort-watch sensations. Season 6 will reportedly film in Greece and Monaco as Emily’s European adventure comes to a close.