Extra kissed by Francis Ford Coppola on Megalopolis set speaks out

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An extra who was seen on video being kissed by Megalopolis director Francis Ford Coppola has spoken out, saying she was left “in shock” by the incident. Just know it’s solely for my pleasure.” In a new report, one of the women in the video, Lauren Pagone, who appeared in multiple scenes in Megalopolis as an extra, said: “I was in shock. Francis Ford Coppola has been accused of behaving inappropriately on the set of his new film, ‘Megalopolis’ Pagone came forward after another of the extras denied that Coppola had been inappropriate on set. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free In May, the day before Megalopolis had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, The Guardian published a report alleging “chaotic behavior” on the set, including Coppola reportedly “pulling women to sit on his lap” and “trying to kiss some of the topless and scantily-clad female extras.” Coppola denied the allegations, telling The New York Times in an interview: “I’m not touchy-feely.