Richard Dreyfuss Expresses Disappointment Over Broadway Play `The Shark is Broken`

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Dreyfuss has criticized the play for its depiction of his relationship with Robert Shaw
Dreyfuss has expressed his disappointment with director Steven Spielberg
Richard Dreyfuss is disappointed with his portrayal in the Broadway play `The Shark is Broken`

Actor Richard Dreyfuss has expressed his disappointment over the portrayal of his character in the Broadway play The Shark is Broken. The play, which is based on the making of the iconic film Jaws, depicts Dreyfuss as a difficult person to work with. The actor has stated that he feels hurt by this portrayal, as he believes it to be inaccurate.

The play, written by Ian Shaw, the son of Robert Shaw who starred alongside Dreyfuss in Jaws, focuses on the behind-the-scenes drama during the making of the film. Dreyfuss has criticized the play for its depiction of his relationship with Robert Shaw, stating that it was not as contentious as the play suggests.

Dreyfuss has also expressed his disappointment with director Steven Spielberg, who he believes should have intervened to prevent the play from portraying him in a negative light. Despite his criticisms, Dreyfuss has acknowledged the talent of the play's cast and crew, and has stated that he does not wish to discourage people from seeing the play.


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    • Dreyfuss, who played oceanographer Matt Hooper in the 1975 blockbuster, told Yahoo Entertainment that the play’s depiction of him is “a lie.”
    • “I was not a jerk. I was not a jerk on that film,” he said.
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    • The article seems to lean towards Dreyfuss's perspective, giving him more space to express his views.
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        • Dreyfuss thinks that Spielberg, who directed the original film, should have stepped in to prevent the play from going forward.
        • “Steven should have stopped it,” Dreyfuss told Yahoo Entertainment.
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        • The article seems to favor Dreyfuss's viewpoint, providing him ample space to express his opinions.
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            • The article includes a quote from Dreyfuss saying, “I was not a jerk. I was not a jerk on that film.”
            • It also mentions that Dreyfuss believes Spielberg should have intervened to prevent the play from being produced.
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            • The article seems to lean towards Dreyfuss's perspective, giving him more space to express his views.
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              • The A.V. Club is owned by G/O Media, which has been criticized for its handling of editorial independence and potential influence over content.
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                • Dreyfuss expressed that he was 'hurt' by the play's depiction of him.
                • He also stated that he believes Spielberg should have intervened to prevent the play from being produced.
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                • The article seems to lean towards Dreyfuss's perspective, giving him more space to express his views.
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                  • Entertainment Weekly is owned by Meredith Corporation, which has been known to donate to both Democratic and Republican parties. However, this does not necessarily indicate a conflict of interest as they donate to multiple parties.
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                  • Unique Points
                    • Dreyfuss, who played oceanographer Matt Hooper in the 1975 blockbuster, told Yahoo Entertainment that the play’s depiction of him is “a lie.”
                    • “I was not a jerk. I was not a jerk on that film,” he said.
                  • Accuracy
                    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                  • Deception (100%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication
                  • Fallacies (100%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication
                  • Bias (90%)
                    • The article seems to lean towards Dreyfuss's perspective, giving him more space to express his views.
                    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (90%)
                      • People is owned by Meredith Corporation, which has been known to donate to both Democratic and Republican parties. However, this does not necessarily indicate a conflict of interest as they donate to multiple parties.
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