LaBeouf, who first rose to fame on Disney Channel’s Even Stevens, has long been known for his intense performances in films like Disturbia, Transformers, and Honey Boy.
But despite his range and critical acclaim, he said his reputation has often overshadowed his work.
“I’m really like a pure actor,” he said. “When I was young, I didn’t think that I required much help to do what I do. I was completely narcissistic and fearful and had a lack of trust.”
Asked if he still views himself as narcissistic, LaBeouf responded: “To get into this field, there’s a certain level of ego – a certain ego sickness that gets you into acting. And now I’m trying to figure out what the healthy version of that looks like.”
His most recent project, Megalopolis, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, failed to impress critics and performed poorly at the box office, grossing just $14.3million on a reported $120million budget.
He will next appear in Henry Johnson, based on the David Mamet play, and the British crime drama Salvable.
However, LaBeouf’s career continues to be clouded by serious allegations.
In 2020, musician FKA Twigs, born Tahliah Debrett Barnett, filed a lawsuit accusing him of sexual battery, assault, and infliction of emotional distress.
Another ex-girlfriend, stylist Karolyn Pho, also alleged physical abuse.
