Lindsay Lohan's Elizabeth Taylor biopic under investigation
Lindsay Lohan's Elizabeth Taylor biopic is under investigation by two acting labour groups after she collapsed with exhaustion last Friday (15Jun12).
The Mean Girls star had a health scare after she was reportedly found passed out in her California hotel suite. Lohan later explained she was simply exhausted after "working 85 hours in 4 days" on her comeback movie Liz & Dick.
Two other crew members allegedly left the production due to
exhaustion, and now bosses at International Alliance of Theatrical
Stage Employees (IATSE) and SAG-AFTRA have launched a probe.
IATSE division director Mike Miller says, "The IATSE is on top of
the situation on the set of Lifetime's Liz and Dick. We have had
union representatives on the set since last Friday and will
continue to monitor the hours and working conditions there.
"We take very seriously the safety and wellbeing of our crews, and
are dedicated to seeing that they are protected from hazardous
working conditions."
Meanwhile a SAG-AFTRA spokeswoman tells TheWrap.com, "We have
thoroughly investigated this matter and our business
representatives have visited, and will continue to visit, the set
of Liz & Dick. We have spoken with representatives from the company
and they are fully aware of their contractual obligations. We will
ensure that all applicable penalties will be paid."