According to Fiennes, Weinstein was in bullying mode, making it clear he would be in charge.
It was a bullying tactic that didnt sit well, Fiennes remembered.
The way he explained it was a shock to me.

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He made it clear that he wont support me.
Hell make a very strong movement not to support me.
I was out of the family.

But I was very happy not to be in the family.
Weinstein was found guilty of five felonies in 2020, and sentenced to 23 years in jail.