James Caan leaves 'Nailed'

April 22, 2008 James Caan has left the political comedy "Nailed" after a dispute with director David O. Russell led him to storm off the set, and it all seems to have centered on a cookie. Russell suggested that they shoot it both ways, but the actor expressed distrust that his version would be considered and left the South Carolina set. Producer Douglas Wick said the discussion was "part of an ongoing creative conversation between the actor and director" and that Russell has behaved professionally throughout the shoot.

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