In a recent report by Rolling Stone, actor Vincent Gallo has been accused of making sexually explicit and threatening comments during auditions for an upcoming film. Two actresses, who auditioned for victim roles in the film titled "The Policeman," filed complaints with actors union SAG-AFTRA regarding Gallo's alleged remarks.

The film centers around Gallo portraying the "Golden State Killer" Joseph James DeAngelo and is written and directed by Jordan Gertner, known for his work on films like "Spring Breakers" and "The Virgin Suicides." Notably, the film also stars James Franco, who previously faced accusations of sexual and exploitative behavior at his acting school in 2018.

SAG-AFTRA has responded to the complaints by launching an investigation into the casting for the film. A spokesperson for the union stated that they are aware of the allegations and are actively monitoring the situation. They reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining a safe and respectful environment on set, but due to the ongoing inquiry, they were unable to provide further details about the complaints.

The two actresses who filed the complaints are identified in the Rolling Stone article under pseudonyms. One of them, referred to as "Emily," alleged in her SAG-AFTRA complaint that Gallo informed her during a callback that the project required an actor without boundaries, implying that explicit and improvised scenes could occur during the shoot.

According to Emily's complaint, Gallo stated that he would ensure everything was simulated and realistic, even asking her to share personal experiences, such as recounting her first sexual encounter. Additionally, Gallo allegedly emphasized that there should be no acting involved, instructing Emily to refrain from screaming when her character was threatened in the script.

Another actress, referred to as "Jane," accused Gallo of sharing "torture porn fantasies" during a callback for a victim role. Jane claimed that Gallo expressed a desire to create a completely improvised movie, and in order to accurately portray the story, he needed actresses who were willing to be dominated mentally and physically. Jane recounted Gallo mentioning potential improvisations involving restraints, pushing, hair-pulling, faux rape, and physical assaults.

Jane also stated that Gallo informed her that if she accepted the role, she would have no negotiating power over what would be done to her on set and would have to provide complete consent or risk being fired.

In response to the allegations, a spokesperson for Pacific Media Productions and director Jordan Gertner stated that they had hired an intimacy coordinator recommended by SAG-AFTRA for the production. They maintain that the film was produced in a safe, protective, and respectful environment, and the entire team is proud of the end product.

Coincidentally, the news about Gallo's allegations comes on the same day that the Hollywood Commission, led by Anita Hill, released a report indicating that while more workers in the industry are aware of workplace misconduct and how to report it, fewer believe that meaningful changes are occurring compared to a previous report three years ago. The report also highlighted that workers in the indie entertainment space reported higher incidences of harassment, discrimination, and assault compared to those involved in major studio projects.

The Hollywood Reporter has reached out to Vincent Gallo for comment regarding the allegations.