Filmmaker Griff Furst says Hayden Panettiere was “not OK” on the set of his film “A Breed Apart,” describing what he characterized as her “dark” energy while production took place in 2025. Furst made the comments in an Instagram video posted Monday, according to reports.
The director also references Panettiere’s personal life while filming, saying her on-again, off-again partner Brian Hickerson would sometimes visit the set. The outlets frame these remarks as recollections from Furst rather than verified details about specific events, focusing on his account of her apparent state during filming.
Both sources report that Panettiere is a Golden Globe nominee and that the statements come from Furst’s social-media remarks. They do not provide additional independent confirmation or further specifics about what contributed to her described demeanor.
