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After a string of misfires, including the poorly received Under Siege 2 and budget-slashed productions like The Glimmer Man, Seagal's reputation started to dwindle. Accusations of unprofessional behavior, including making the casting process uncomfortable for female co-stars and ongoing health issues, only exacerbated the situation.
His involvement in films started to lessen, and with the onset of the '00s, his roles slid into obscurity. The transition to direct-to-video films marked the reality of a once celebrated actor reduced to niche market productions.