An insider told the Daily Mail, "It is Madonna's first stab at directing and it's not going particularly well. Her team are very experienced — she only picked the best so they doubt she's up to the job…Madonna is only a little short of being a nightmare. She won't do anything herself. If she wants water, she tells someone to get it for her. She thinks she is still on one of her world tours, where she is the centre of the universe."

If Madonna's crew expected to be treated as equals, they were in for a sore surprise. The source says, "Madge's very experienced staff resent her behavior because she isn't working as part of a team. At first her camera crew were delighted to be working on such a project. Now they might be reconsidering. Madonna isn't used to people saying no to her, or not respecting her, so she is shocked."

The Daily Mail claims that several crew members have quit and many more may be on the way out. The film's lead actor, Richard E. Grant is said to still be committed to the project.