Mark Ruffalo shared an intense memory involving his co-star Woody Harrelson during a chaotic bar fight in New Orleans, shedding light on a wild night while filming The focus keyword Woody Harrelson Bar Fight. The actors recounted the event on the podcast hosted by Harrelson and Ted Danson, where Ruffalo described the unexpected conflict that erupted during shooting.
A Chaotic Encounter on the Streets of New Orleans
While filming “Now You See Me” on location in New Orleans, Ruffalo and Harrelson found themselves amid a lively and unpredictable scene. According to Ruffalo, the team was capturing scenes on the city’s streets during Mardi Gras, often pulling the camera crew and actors into bustling bars and crowds.
Ruffalo described one particular bar as being extremely crowded, which set the stage for the altercation. He explained how a woman approached Woody Harrelson, passionately expressing her admiration. Harrelson responded warmly, placing his hand on her arm and thanking her sincerely.
How the Bar Fight Unfolded
The situation escalated quickly when another man intervened aggressively.
“A woman came up to him and she said, ‘Oh my God, I love you so much’ … Woody put his hand on her arm and he said, ‘Oh, thank you. Thank you, darling.’ And this guy comes over and he pushes her outta the way, and he shoves Woody,”
Ruffalo recalled.
Woody Harrelson’s immediate reaction was physical, surprising many.
“Woody’s first response is not shove someone back, but immediately punch them in the face … It’s the absolute right thing to do, but then a whole melee broke out in this bar. I was in the middle of it and it was turning into a— it was getting to become a whole thing,”
Ruffalo said.
Mark Ruffalo Steps In to Defuse the Situation
Seeing the escalation, Ruffalo took swift action to prevent the fight from worsening further. He explained,
“I grabbed you and I pulled you out, Cause I was like, ‘This could be fun, but it also just could go so disastrously wrong because you and I might be able to handle ourselves but the rest of the folks we were with… I don’t think so.”
His intervention helped to separate Harrelson from the brewing chaos and avoid a broader confrontation involving others present. This moment highlighted not only the unpredictability of shooting on location during Mardi Gras, but also the strong bond between the co-stars.
Anticipation Builds for the Franchise’s Next Installment
The incident also draws attention to the upcoming release of the third film in the series,
“Now You See Me: Now You Don’t,”
scheduled to premiere on November 14. Fans may wonder if the excitement on-screen will mirror the unpredictable experiences the actors faced off-camera. Ruffalo’s story offers a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes challenges these actors overcame, adding a layer of realism to their performances.
