Acclaimed actor Vincent Gallo is currently under investigation by the Sag-Aftra union following allegations made by multiple women regarding sexually explicit and unsettling comments he allegedly made during the casting process for the movie "The Policeman," according to a report by Rolling Stone.

Three women have reported Gallo to the actors' union for his alleged behavior during the casting process in November 2023. A representative from Sag-Aftra has confirmed that an investigation is underway, although further details have not been disclosed.

The film, which revolves around the story of the notorious rapist and serial killer James DeAngelo, also known as the Golden State Killer, was written and directed by Jordan Gertner. Filming took place in December of the same year.

In the movie, Gallo, 62, plays the role of DeAngelo, while James Franco portrays a character named Babcock. Gallo gained fame both as a director and actor for his controversial 2003 film "The Brown Bunny," which featured a contentious "unsimulated" sex scene between Gallo and actress Chloë Sevigny. The scene raised concerns about potential pressure on Sevigny to engage in the act.

Two of the women who filed complaints with Sag-Aftra were participating in callback auditions for roles as DeAngelo's victims in the film. The third woman chose not to attend her callback audition after learning about Gallo's alleged comments towards other actresses.

In one of the complaints, Gallo is said to have told an actor that she must believe she will die if she does not comply with his demands, in addition to making sexually explicit remarks. Gallo reportedly stated, "If I say to suck my dick or I will kill you, I want you, you the person, not you the character, not you the actor, but you, to truly believe you will die if you don't do as I say."

According to the complaint, Gallo emphasized that the actor had no control during filming, despite the explicit nature of the movie. He allegedly asserted his complete control and power, stating, "You have no control, I am in complete control."

One of the actors who spoke to Rolling Stone under the pseudonym "Emily" expressed feelings of insecurity and questioned whether any action would be taken against Gallo's alleged inappropriate behavior. Another actor, referred to as "Jane," stated that it felt as though others involved in the film were under Gallo's influence. Jane claimed that Gallo discussed his "torture porn fantasies" during auditions and proposed improvising scenes involving sexual acts without an intimacy coordinator.

The Guardian contacted representatives for Gallo, Franco, and Cast Iron Studios, the casting agency for "The Policeman," but did not receive a response. However, Cast Iron Studios released a statement expressing their support for the women who came forward, offering apologies for their experiences and assuring that they worked to protect performers to the best of their abilities.

A representative for Gertner and Pacific Media Productions, the film's production company, addressed the allegations and emphasized their seriousness. They confirmed that a Sag-Aftra intimacy coordinator was ultimately hired for the production. The representative stated that the producers, director, cast, and crew are proud of the movie they have made.

As the investigation continues, further details regarding the allegations against Vincent Gallo and the actions taken by Sag-Aftra are yet to emerge.