Watch Francis Ford Coppola and Shia LaBeouf Clash on the Set of MEGALOPOLIS
A newly released clip from the upcoming documentary Megadoc reveals a frustrated exchange between director Francis Ford Coppola and actor Shia LaBeouf during the filming of Megalopolis. The moment offers a rare, unfiltered look into the high-stakes tension behind one of the most ambitious film productions in recent memory.
Captured by filmmaker Mike Figgis, who was granted unprecedented access to the Megalopolis set, the footage shows LaBeouf attempting to block a scene with Jon Voight. Coppola appears visibly agitated by the interference.
Megadoc is described as a “raw, fly-on-the-wall documentary about Francis Ford Coppola's decades-long journey in creating his self-financed passion project, Megalopolis.”
The film takes audiences deep into the director’s sprawling creative process, highlighting the risks, setbacks, and sheer determination involved in bringing his $120 million dream project to life.
Directed by Mike Figgis, the documentary is built from rehearsal workshops, candid behind-the-scenes footage, archival material, and interviews with cast and crew.
It reveals the emotional, artistic, and financial toll Coppola has endured over the years in pursuit of completing Megalopolis, a project that has consumed decades of his life.
Megalopolis itself is an ambitious film that draws thematic inspiration from the fall of the Roman Empire while offering political commentary on modern-day society. According to the filmmakers, the documentary is more than just a record of an intense film production, it’s a personal memoir unfolding in real time, as Coppola fights to realize a vision few others could conceive or execute.
The documentary also delves into the revolving door of actors who joined and left the film over the years, as well as the philosophical weight that Coppola attaches to the story he’s trying to tell. It’s a portrait of an artist battling time, budget constraints, and creative conflict—all in the name of legacy.
Megadoc will present a raw, honest look at the price of visionary filmmaking. The documentary underscores that artistic greatness often comes with friction, sacrifice, and a relentless pursuit of something larger than oneself
Megadoc will be released in theaters on September 19, 2025, by indie distributor Utopia.