Mark Schultz, whose story was dramatised in Foxcatcher, has issued an apology to filmmaker Bennett Miller for his outspoken comments about the movie.
The 54-year-old wrestler, portrayed in the film by Channing Tatum, claimed he was “temporarily insane” when he made the remarks about the Oscar-nominated drama, which stars Mark Ruffalo as his brother Dave and Steve Carell as his brother’s killer John du Pont.
Having hit out at the director over alleged historical inaccuracies earlier this year, Mark took to Twitter to apologise for his criticisms.
#Foxcatcher is a miracle. I'm sorry I said I hated it. I love it. I love my interpretation and will ignore the haters. I'm never getting mad
— Mark Schultz (@MarkSchultzy) January 18, 2015
I think the problem I had was the context of the movie. It's what happened was so hard. My brother's murder. My career ruined.
— Mark Schultz (@MarkSchultzy) January 18, 2015
I apologize to you before the world Bennett. I'm sorry.
— Mark Schultz (@MarkSchultzy) January 18, 2015
Mark heaped praise on the filmmaker and cast.
Thank you Bennett Miller for honoring my great brother Dave Schultz.
— Mark Schultz (@MarkSchultzy) January 19, 2015
The consensus is in. FOXCATCHER IS A MASTERPIECE.
— Mark Schultz (@MarkSchultzy) January 18, 2015
Bennett Miller is the greatest director ever. 3rd time's the charm. He's due an oscar.
— Mark Schultz (@MarkSchultzy) January 18, 2015
Mark, who has since published his version of the events, previously wrote that the film was inaccurate.
#Foxcatcher couldn't have portrayed me more inaccurately if they tried.
— Mark Schultz (@MarkSchultzy) December 21, 2014
In #Foxcatcher the movie my relationship with duPont is fiction. He was so repulsive I could barely tolerate him. I was there for $ only.
— Mark Schultz (@MarkSchultzy) December 21, 2014
@danmccauley80 I hate the Mark's attitude, the inaccurate relationships, and sickening innuendos. Acting is remarkable tho.
— Mark Schultz (@MarkSchultzy) January 10, 2015
The film has garnered a few awards, including best director at the Cannes Film Festival. It is up for five Oscars including best actor for Steve, best supporting actor for Mark and best director for Bennett.
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