An evening dedicated to celebrating the iconic movie "Jaws" took an unexpected turn when actor Richard Dreyfuss allegedly made comments that many patrons found offensive and hurtful. The Cabot Theater in Beverly, Massachusetts, has issued an apology to disappointed attendees who had hoped for an enjoyable night of anecdotes about the Steven Spielberg classic.

The event, titled "An Evening with Richard Dreyfuss + Jaws Screening," quickly turned sour as the 76-year-old star reportedly went on a rogue rant that touched on various controversial topics. Dreyfuss allegedly expressed his opinions on transgender youth, gender affirmation, Barbra Streisand, and even criticized the Academy Awards' inclusivity rules.

Patrons took to social media to express their disappointment and outrage. Many expressed their shock at Dreyfuss's alleged comments, labeling them as sexist, homophobic, and misogynistic. Some attendees even walked out of the interview, feeling that they did not get what they had paid for.

The Cabot Theater, in response to the backlash, has sent out an apology email and expressed regret for the distress caused by Dreyfuss's remarks. A representative from the venue stated that the actor's views are not reflective of their organization's values of inclusivity and respect. The theater took responsibility for the oversight in not anticipating the direction of the conversation, acknowledging the discomfort it caused to many patrons.

"We are in active dialogue with our patrons about their experience and are committed to learning from this event how to better enact our mission of entertaining, educating, and inspiring our community," the representative added in the statement obtained by the Hollywood Reporter.

The Post has reached out to representatives for Richard Dreyfuss for comment on the allegations, but as of now, no response has been received.

The incident at the "Jaws" screening highlights the importance of carefully vetting speakers and performers to ensure they align with the values of an event and its attendees. Moving forward, it serves as a reminder for organizations to thoroughly consider the content and potential impact of conversations presented during such occasions.