John Leguizamo has reignited his ongoing feud with Steven Seagal, labeling him as a “horrible human.”
In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, the actor revealed that he drew inspiration from Seagal for his character portrayal in the movie “The Menu.”
This clash between the two actors dates back almost ten years when Leguizamo hinted that Seagal would physically confront him if they crossed paths on a red carpet event.
During the promotion of his latest film “The Menu,” Leguizamo shared insights with Entertainment Weekly’s Clark Collis.
He disclosed that his character in the movie was influenced by Seagal.
Their initial encounter occurred nearly thirty years ago on the set of the 1996 action film “Executive Decision,” where Leguizamo, aged 62, played a sergeant while Seagal, aged 70, portrayed a colonel.
However, Leguizamo does not reminisce fondly about this experience.
When asked about his preparation for the role of an actor in decline in “The Menu,” Leguizamo pointed to Seagal as a reference.
“I’ve encountered many stars like that, possibly before their decline,” he expressed.
“I somewhat patterned mine after Steven Seagal.
I had a negative interaction with him.
We worked together on a movie, ‘Executive Decision.’
He’s quite a terrible human.”
Seagal’s representatives have not responded to requests for comments regarding Leguizamo’s remarks.
Throughout the past decade, the “Encanto” actor has publicly voiced his true sentiments towards Seagal, including in his critically acclaimed solo Broadway production “Ghetto Klown,” which premiered in New York City in 2011.
Reflecting on the play and his strained relationship with Seagal in an interview with AV Club in 2012, Leguizamo recalled the initial confrontation during rehearsals for “Executive Decision.”
Describing Seagal’s authoritative entrance during rehearsals, Leguizamo narrated, “He walked in and declared, ‘I’m in charge.
My word is law.’
So, I started chuckling.
Who talks like that?
Who asserts dominance in rehearsals?
I laughed, and he swiftly struck me with an aikido elbow against a brick wall, leaving me breathless.”
Leguizamo further explained how he observed Seagal’s death scenes onset intentionally, expressing a desire to witness his demise as a form of gratification.
In 2014, Leguizamo revisited the incident during an interview with the Los Angeles Times, emphasizing his respectful approach towards all celebrities featured in his play, except for Seagal, whom he openly criticized.
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