"Lethal Weapon" On Set Truth About Hollywood

If you're anywhere near the industry or care, you've probably heard the strange drama that went on during the first two seasons of this show on Fox that had actor Clayne Crawford fired who played Det. Martin Riggs on the hit show.
First off, never seen the show. No one, but no one does crazy better than Mel Gibson. That said, for the show to actually be a hit was something of a miracle, I'd say. The core of the show is...just a cop drama less you have any remembrance of the movie. For me, too sacred of ground to tread. BUT, I did hear about this new guy Clayne whom seemed to have started a lot of static on set. My guess was he was some po-dunk Method actor who stayed in crazy mode. Which...I mean, some would say Mel did as well. Crazy on and off camera. So, much was said from the main entertainment media about his supposed bad behavior. Which is when the tapes of him yelling and throwing fits went out into the public, in response to why he was fired...and then...the continued on with just Damon Wayans (who played Roger Murtaugh, a character first played iconically by Danny Glover).

Some things seems suspicious about the studio spin put out about the situation. They were quick to hold onto veteran actor Damon Wayans in spite of the fact that..."Lethal Weapon" wasn't ever about Roger Murtaugh's life. Riggs embodied the titular character. He was a Vietnam vet and was only good at killing. Murtaugh, on the other hand, was "too old for this shit" and just wanted to retire. Don't know how they spun the show towards that.

Any hooters...when the bombshell drop they were replacing Clayne and moving on...a lot was said...in terms of diva behavior. Little by little (and thanks to social media?) information came out about the real cause of his dismissal. You can choose to believe whom you want, but Clayne has very interesting points:

And it would be really helpful for you out there who want to work with studios to hear what really happens behind the scenes. A lot is what you expect. Producers who are two headed snakes, deals being made with other deals in place, and all sorts of other odd things that drives one absolutely bonkers (if you value commons sense or fairness). I've experienced at least ONE poorly behaved actor which was indicative of the veteran talent rather than an up and comer (desperate for success). This story made my guts twist, because more often than not, this is what you will experience. A lot of miscommunication and bitterness that grows out of it. Or a LOT of boiling egos which explode for no reason. You stiffen yourself to the roller coaster which is when a show does become successful, you wonder how or why people STILL don't get along.
Here is a bit of your answer.s