Director Shares Troubling Memories of Hayden Panettiere on Set Before Her Death

The tragic passing of Hayden Panettiere has prompted her former director, Griff Furst, to reflect on the unsettling atmosphere during the filming of her last project, the 2025 film A Breed Apart. Furst revealed in a recent Instagram video that the energy surrounding the actress was notably dark, prompting concern about her well-being.

Furst, who had admired Panettiere's talent for over a decade, expressed his enthusiasm when she agreed to join the cast. However, he quickly sensed something was amiss while on set. He recounted how the presence of her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, was felt during the shoot, raising alarms among the film’s security team regarding Panettiere’s state.

Despite her gracious demeanor when they met, Furst noted, “she was not OK.” As authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding her death, which occurred in Greenville, South Carolina, reports have surfaced suggesting a possible overdose and cardiac arrest, although the official cause remains pending.

Source: www.hollywoodreporter.com