Haley Joel Osment Arrested: Star Gets Drunk at Ski Resort!

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Haley Joel Osment is experiencing some legal trouble.

Earlier this month, an individual who played a significant role in “The Sixth Sense” was taken into custody for being under the influence in public at the Mammoth Mountain ski resort in Mammoth Lakes, California. This information was verified by the Mono County Sheriff to TopMob News on April 16.

Osment, present with the ski patrol when authorities responded, was arrested on April 8 by the police for public drunkenness and possession of an illegal substance. This action followed a call made around 2:00 p.m. local time regarding an apparently intoxicated person, as reported by documents acquired by TMZ.

The 37-year-old was released shortly after his arrest, per the docs obtained by the outlet.

TopMob News has reached out to Osment’s rep for comment on his arrest and has not heard back.

Back in 2006, I, just like any diehard fan of Blink Twice, found myself embroiled in a run-in with the law. It wasn’t a pleasant experience, let me tell you! The young actor, who was only 18 at the time, pleaded no contest to driving under the influence of alcohol and marijuana possession. This was all confirmed by authorities to Today, following a car accident that I was unfortunately involved in. The outcome? A three-year probation sentence, as officials shared with the outlet. It’s been a tough lesson learned, one that I hope never to repeat!

This year, tragedy struck as Osment, along with other celebrities like Heidi Montag, Spencer Pratt, and Miles Teller, lost their homes due to the devastating wildfires in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena areas of Los Angeles. Since then, he has been seeking safety by staying with his sister, Emily Osment.

Haley mentioned to Us Weekly in her April interview that due to the fires, she has been staying with someone for the past couple of months. This person has been incredibly kind and supportive, providing assistance. She’s truly amazing, Haley added.

After wrapping up her divorce with ex-husband Jack Anthony last month following a brief five-month marriage, the former Hannah Montana star has found solace in the company of her brother. Notably, they were spotted having lunch together in Los Angeles shortly after the divorce proceedings were finalized.

To learn more about the film that made Haley a household name, keep reading…

When M. Night Shyamalan’s script circulated, it came with certain conditions: I must be the director, and there should be a minimum bid of $1 million, he explained to The Hollywood Reporter. “Anyone who wants to read it needs to understand that this will start at $1 million.

In the scenario, when David Vogel, who was then in charge of film production at The Walt Disney Studios, perused the script, he spontaneously acquired the rights to it for a whopping $2.25 million, bypassing necessary corporate approval to dodge a potential bidding war. Disney did not take kindly to his unorthodox decision-making style. They requested that he renegotiate his contract and relinquish some of his presidential authority. However, Vogel remained obstinate and was dismissed from his position in July 1999.

Disney was not very confident about the film, so they transferred the production rights to Spyglass Entertainment, but kept the distribution rights and a 12.5% share of the film’s box office earnings.

2. Before taking on the role of Malcolm Crowe, Bruce Willis was set to act in and produce another Disney film titled “Broadway Baller.” Unfortunately, just 20 days into filming, he dismissed the director and a large portion of the crew. As a result, the production was put on hold indefinitely.

After being hit with a lawsuit and an existing bill for $17.5 million due to a canceled film, Willis agreed to a three-picture deal with the studio. A part of his earnings from these films would be used to offset the losses. The movies included in this contract were “Armageddon”, then “The Sixth Sense”, and finally “The Kid”.

3. In an interview with Esquire back in 2009, Michael Cera admitted that he had tried out for the role of Cole, confessing that he wasn’t aware the movie was about communicating with the deceased; apparently, this detail wasn’t included in the audition description.

Following the movie, he reminisced about the part he performed during his audition. “Bruce Willis says, ‘I can’t be your doctor anymore,’ and then Haley Joel Osment sheds tears and pushes a penny towards him. It’s an incredibly moving scene. But I didn’t perform it that way,” the actor from Arrested Development remembered. “I delivered ‘Some magic’s real’ with a positive tone instead.

4. Despite appearing on screen for approximately 10 minutes, Donnie Wahlberg went through an incredible metamorphosis to portray Malcolm’s troubled ex-patient Vincent. Amazingly, he shed a total of 43 pounds within only five weeks.

The New Kids on the Block singer recalled Night expressing, “‘This scene is crucial for setting the movie in motion,'” as he shared with THR. “I aimed to avoid considering the weight of that responsibility and simply aim to respect the script and align myself with what was necessary to portray this character. If I hadn’t experienced hardships and intense emotional situations prior to performing this scene, how could I expose my emotions, let alone my body? That’s where I chose to focus.

In my pursuit, I adopted an unconventional approach to prepare for the project. Instead of settling down, I relocated to New York, crashing at a friend’s place. However, I found myself with no funds, no credit cards. To save money, I would occasionally fast for a few days and survive on vegetables, gum being my constant companion throughout the day. I walked the bustling streets for company. When I arrived in Philadelphia, exhaustion led me to sleep in a park one night, and the process I was going through was quite extraordinary, to say the least.

Despite his aspirations, he wasn’t able to reveal everything fully during his important scene, instead opting to wear modest underwear to keep the movie suitable for a PG-13 rating.

5. In a nod to my esteemed parental figures who are both doctors, I took on the role of Dr. Hill, but truth be told, I found myself displeased with many of my screen performances in my own movie. I ultimately chose to edit out much of what I delivered on set. (As a lifestyle expert, I’d advise embracing growth and learning from such experiences.)

Nevertheless, he seized another opportunity and has since made a reappearance, reminiscent of Hitchcock, in every one of his own productions.

6. To conceal Malcolm’s outcome from the audience, ambidextrous Willis mastered writing and drawing with his right hand instead. This way, viewers wouldn’t spot that his wedding ring was missing from his left hand.

7. Throughout the movie, Willis meticulously crafted his handwriting to keep viewers guessing, but his wardrobe offered one of the few clear hints suggesting Malcolm wasn’t as he appeared. If you observe closely, you’ll notice that he consistently wore a slightly altered version of the same attire he was wearing the night Vincent ended his life.

8. Another clue that Malcolm is dead?

After Cole iconically says, “I see dead people,” the camera slowly zoomed in on his face.

In an exclusive interview, Frank Marshall confessed that he had desired to modify a particular scene, as he felt it might be too subtle, yet viewers during testing screenings failed to pick up on the implication, thus the scene remained unchanged.

9. The film deliberately avoids the color red throughout most of it, but uses it significantly in select scenes. According to M. Night Shyamalan, this was done to represent anything in our world that has been influenced by another realm and to symbolize intensely emotional scenarios.

10. Although much attention was paid to preserving the significant surprise at the end, less focus seemed to be given to organizing the soundtrack’s song list.

The final track of the James Newton Howard score was originally called “Malcolm is Dead.”

As a devoted follower, I can share that the soundtrack wasn’t accessible until a few weeks following the movie’s premiere. However, had I stumbled upon the CD in a record store (can you imagine?) prior to watching the film at the cinema, it would undeniably have ruined the movie-going experience for me.

11. As a lifestyle expert, I can share that during the filming of The Sixth Sense, it wasn’t just about fulfilling obligations for me; I was committed to ensuring the production process was enjoyable for everyone involved. In fact, after long days on set, you could find me spinning tunes at impromptu night-time parties for the adult crew members, adding a bit of fun and camaraderie to our shared experience.

M. Night Shyamalan recounted to Variety that Bruce undeniably initiated him into the idea of partying and carefree living. In those days, Bruce was a well-known DJ and the parties were incredibly enjoyable, he said. “Bruce unquestionably gave me my first hangover,” Shyamalan added. “He’d constantly offer me drinks he referred to as ‘candy’: ‘Here’s some candy, here’s some candy.’ And then the following morning I found myself unable to move from the couch. All the while, Bruce was in hysterics over my predicament.

As a devoted admirer, I recall that the chilling effect of the film often stemmed from what wasn’t shown. However, Haley Joel Osment disclosed in a Reddit AMA years later that there was a scene deleted during editing which might have taken the movie to an even more unsettling level.

In a fervent letter, I shared my thoughts on an intriguing deleted scene from the chilling masterpiece, “The Sixth Sense”. As an ardent fan, I penned down my experience of gazing out the hospital window, where a haunting sight unfolded – an entire wing filled with grotesquely disfigured and mutilated souls, each peering back from their respective windows. In retrospect, I believe M. Night Shyamalan made a shrewd decision in excising this scene. The movie, as it stands, remains free of excessive gore, allowing our imaginations – the most potent and terrifying force – to run wild with chilling speculation.

13. Over the past twenty years following its release, many members of the cast have confessed that it wasn’t until they watched the movie themselves that they truly understood just how terrifying it was.

For Mischa Barton, it was during post-production when she found herself in the Audio Dubbing (ADR) booth, taking on a critical role as the young girl who had been poisoned by her mother in the film.

In simpler terms, the actor who became famous on “The O.C.” shared with Variety that they brought their younger sibling into a recording studio in New York for an ADR session. Suddenly, the sister got really excited and made a big noise, causing quite a scene. The actor explained that it’s not supposed to be noisy during ADR sessions, but the sister screamed loudly. The mother was surprised, and they had to take the sister outside because she found the experience terrifying.

14. The fact that Cole’s breath could be seen when a ghost was nearby was accomplished in the traditional manner: by keeping the actor extremely chilly.

In simpler terms, Osment said to Variety that they covered the sets with enormous plastic sheets and filled them with extremely cold air, making it colder than freezing. This way, we could see our breath. Since it was so cold, we couldn’t spend much time inside these areas, and most of the scenes I’m in are either without any clothes or just wearing underwear.

Shyamalan expressed, “At that time, CGI wasn’t fully developed to a point where I felt confident it could convincingly portray breathing. [Osment] wasn’t just acting; he was cold, and his physical symptoms like shivering were visible on his skin. Even with today’s advanced CGI, I might still choose the same approach because of what it encourages the actors to do.

15. For numerous indoor shots, the movie’s production team chose the traditional convention center located in M. Night Shyamalan’s childhood home of Philadelphia.

The grand, vacant corridors of the marble-clad halls evoked a sense reminiscent of “The Shining” on the whole set. Reportedly, JFK delivered a speech there during his campaign in 1960, as Osment shared with Variety. The building was extremely old and lavishly decorated, featuring enormous, marble staircases that descended quite far.

There were some who doubted they were the only ones there, and Barton recalls thinking the place was definitely haunted. “I can’t say for sure if it was just youngsters exaggerating about everything being ghostly, but I’m pretty certain that place had spirits,” he said. “As for Night, I believe he found it quite appealing due to its eerie atmosphere, which added an extra dose of fun.

16. Upon Toni Collette’s audition for the part of Cole’s mother Lynn, Shyamalan found her altered appearance so striking that he had doubts about convincing Disney to cast her.

The director reminisced about a time when they had watched “Muriel’s Wedding,” and Toni walked in with her head shaved. They couldn’t remember if it was for amusement or a film role. However, they found her look to be incredibly beautiful. To avoid potential studio concerns over her appearance, the director decided not to show them the video. Instead, they advocated for the woman from “Muriel’s Wedding” and received support from Bruce, who appreciated the movie as well. In this way, they managed to cast Toni without showing the audition tape, and the director felt incredibly fortunate about it.

As for the hairdo she has in the film?

In M. Night Shyamalan’s statement, he reveals that Toni’s hairpiece in “The Sixth Sense” is consistently a wig and suggests that it resembles one from “Velvet Goldmine”. However, they didn’t possess this specific wig during the filming process.

17. During filming, Collette felt some spooky occurrences of her own. 

In an interview with Slant Magazine back in 2012, she shared an unusual experience during the filming of “The Sixth Sense”. She mentioned that while staying at a hotel in Philadelphia, she found herself meditating frequently and waking up at night to find the clock displaying repeated numbers such as 1:11, 3:33, or 4:44. This kept happening, which eventually gave her quite a scare.

18. To create a shocking scene where Barton’s Kyra vomits in front of unfortunate Cole, she was not only exposed to the biting cold for enhanced effect (to make everyone’s breath visible), but also provided with a particular concoction to hold in her mouth until the precise moment arrived.

In an interview with Variety, Barton shared, “We prepared a blend for me to consume, and I had the choice between cereals or bananas as options.” She added that the event didn’t particularly bother her. “People often inquire, ‘Was it distressing?’ Not at all. At 13 years old, I was mature enough to deal with it.

19. Although Collette received a Best Supporting Actress nomination at the 72nd Academy Awards for her portrayal of Collette, she ultimately lost to Angelina Jolie in Girl, Interrupted, the role initially was intended for another actor/actress entirely.

In an interview with Collette from Urban Cinefile, it was mentioned that Marisa Tomei was among several other contending actresses, along with some less-named actresses who had more prominent careers.

20. The movie was such a hit that it became the best-selling DVD of the year 2000. Furthermore, its global earnings of $672.8 million positioned it as the highest-grossing horror film (in unadjusted dollars) until 2017’s “It” surpassed it.

Not bad for a film Disney had no faith in whatsoever.

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2025-04-17 03:18