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Rachel Zegler, cast as the lead, has become the focal point of blame for the film’s downfall. Reports detail how her outspoken nature and controversial social media behavior have created internal tensions. For example, she co-mingled promotional posts for the film with her political statements, such as discussing a Middle Eastern conflict, which alienated segments of the audience. Her Instagram posts, which amassed millions of views, signaled a departure from traditional Hollywood PR standards.