“I like to think I’m on time”: Inside Out 2 Star Paul Walter Hauser Openly Calls Out Vin Diesel Over 1 Claim That Dwayne Johnson Was Recently Accused Of

Paul Walter Hauser's public criticism of Vin Diesel's alleged tardiness on set has sparked widespread discussion across the internet.

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  • Paul Walter Hauser's recent interview during the press tour for Inside Out 2 went viral for addressing rumors about Vin Diesel being late to set, despite not having worked with him personally.
  • The controversy extends beyond Vin Diesel to Dwayne Johnson, who also faced similar allegations recently, sparking widespread online discussions.
  • Accusations against both stars have intensified debates on social media about the behavior of Hollywood actors off-screen.
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Paul Walter Hauser’s recent interview during the press tour for Inside Out 2 has sparked significant interest on social media, particularly due to a viral moment. In the interview, the Emmy-winning actor made headlines by addressing rumors about Vin Diesel allegedly being late on set, despite not having worked with him personally.

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Paul Walter Hauser in a scene in the wild in Cobra Kai
Paul Walter Hauser in Cobra Kai | Netlfix

It seems that this plague has not only afflicted Vin Diesel but also Dwayne Johnson, who recently found himself implicated in similar allegations a few weeks earlier The accusations have sparked widespread discussions online.

Paul Walter Hauser Unapologetically Calls Out Vin Diesel

During the interview with CinemaBlend, when the interviewer compared Paul Walter Hauser’s role in Inside Out 2 to being similar to Vin Diesel, the actor responded with a humorous plea, saying, “Please don’t say that.”

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This exchange likely refers to long-standing rumors about Diesel’s punctuality issues on set, which reportedly contributed to his feud with Dwayne Johnson during their time together in the Fast & Furious franchise. He said,

I like to think I am on time and approachable,–I love people, but when I hear stories about Hollywood actors who get paid really well and mistreat people… I out them constantly, and it’s a blast.

2002's XXX spawned a new franchise for Vin Diesel | Sony Pictures Releasing
Vin Diesel in 2002’s XXX  | Sony Pictures

Here is the clip.

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People on the internet were thoroughly enjoying themselves, seeing Paul Walter Hauser calling out one of Hollywood’s top celebrities like that.

Dwayne Johnson’s Tardiness Rumor Turns Out to Be a False Alarm!

Dwayne Johnson also faced these same accusations of lateness on the set of his upcoming film Red One only a few weeks prior. The Wrap reports hint the film’s budget allegedly surged by $50 million due to factors including Johnson’s alleged frequent tardiness, with Amazon postponing the release by a year amid on-set challenges. It was previously planned for a 2023 Christmas release and now is set to release in November 2024.

Dwayne Johnson as Black Adam | DC Studios
Dwayne Johnson as Black Adam | DC Studios

However, The Wrap article also included conflicting reports surfaced from other sources close to the Red One production, asserting that Johnson typically delayed shooting by no more than an hour.

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Regarding the film’s budget, a source close to Amazon MGM downplayed the increase, stating, “It is completely normal for there to be budget fluctuations within 15% of the target, which is exactly what we experienced.”

However, looks like Paul Walter Hauser has taken it upon himself to call out celebrities, and fans are totally here for it.

Inside Out 2 is playing in theaters now.

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Sampurna Banerjee, an ardent enthusiast of pop culture and movies, pours her passion into her role as a writer for FandomWire. With a penchant for Marvel, DC, and sitcoms, she has contributed over 400 articles, staying up-to-date to the entertainment industry's latest buzz. Moreover, she's penned over 300 articles for Animated Times and shared her work across several Instagram pages. Currently she is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Calcutta University.