Halle Berry Allegedly Tricked into 'X-Men: The Last Stand' Movie Acting

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Director Matthew Vaughn alleges Halle Berry was misled into an "X-Men" role with a bait-and-switch tactic.

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Vaughn, known for "Kick-Ass" and "Kingsman," shared the story with THR regarding his experience with "X-Men."

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Vaughn was initially hired for the second sequel, but Halle Berry had not officially signed on.

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During pre-production, he discovered a revised script containing an added scene for Halle's character, Storm.

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The studio head assured Vaughn not to worry about it, but he pressed on, leading to a shocking revelation.

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Vaughn learned that the script was tailored to Halle's preferences, but only if she signed the contract.

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The plan was to include Halle's desired scene temporarily, only to discard it once she committed.

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Vaughn expressed his dismay, contemplating the mistreatment of an Oscar-winning actress who played Storm.

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He decided to quit the project in response to the manipulative tactics employed by the studio

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Halle Berry ultimately starred in the film, but the described Storm scene was notably absent.

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