"The Newsroom" star Olivia Munn and series creator Aaron Sorkin slam reports of the actress being a terror on set.
A Radar Online report stated Munn and Sorkin were not getting along during season two of "The Newsroom" and it was creating a toxic atmosphere on the set. The insider also told the Radar Munn was "annoying" her fellow costar Jeff Daniels.
"Olivia was acting like one of his co-writers instead of like a professional actress, and Aaron didn't appreciate hearing her opinions on everything, especially since he took a real risk in the show's first year by hiring her," the source told the gossip site.
The conflict Munn, who plays economist and finance reporter Sloan Sabbith, allegedly lead to her role being "greatly diminished" on the HBO Show, according to Radar Online.
"Olivia and Aaron's relationship soured so completely during season two of The Newsroom that it created a poisonous atmosphere on the set," the insider said.
"It affected the entire show because Olivia was written to be such a prominent player this season. But by the end of the long shoot, Aaron and Jeff were barely speaking to her, and you can expect that in the third season, her role will be greatly diminished," the insider added.
However, Sorkin axed the rumors mills, stating there was no truth to the story, according to E! News.
"The story bears no resemblance to reality," Sorkin said in a statment. "Olivia is a perfect cast member who is loved and respected by the entire cast, by the crew and the producers, by HBO and especially by me."
Munn took to her official Twitter account to comment about the rumor.
"Sucks [to] read bulls*** that's perpetuated on blogosphere. But feels so great [to] have friends like this who stick up [for you]," Munn wrote.
"The Newsroom" is expected to premiere its third season in 2014.
