It's been an unsettling week for fans of Shia LaBeouf. The talented but troubled actor was arrested in New Orleans on two counts of simple battery, and now new details are painting a fuller, more complicated picture of what may have been happening behind the scenes in the months leading up to it. According to reports out in TMZ on Wednesday night, Shia recently wrapped production on the indie film The Rooster Prince. For much of the shoot, insiders told the outlet that he was focused, prepared, and intensely committed to his craft. Those who have worked with Shia know he is capable of extraordinary dedication, of course. He dives deep, and doesn't phone it in on camera. He lives inside his characters! That passion is part of what has made his performances so magnetic over the years. Related: Shia LaBeouf Was Allegedly 'Terrorizing The City' Before Chaotic Mardi Gras Arrest! But there were moments that left some colleagues quietly concerned, according to those same sources. They reported to TMZ allegations of intense mood swings and behavior that felt, at times, unpredictable. Nothing violent, apparently, and nothing that rose to the level of what we've seen this week. But it was enough that people on set wondered if something heavier might be weighing on him. Given his very public struggles in the past, those observations carried added weight. It's important to note that Shia's character in the film reportedly grapples with serious mental health challenges. And like we've said, anyone who has followed his career knows he commits fully to the emotional reality of a role. Thus, some believe what people witnessed may have been an extension of that immersion. And to that end, when you blur the lines between performance and personal truth, it can be difficult for outsiders to tell where one ends and the other begins. Still, the arrest this week shocked many. During Mardi Gras celebrations, Shia allegedly became involved in a fight outside a bar, leading to his arrest on two simple battery charges. This all comes after a major life shift: he purchased a home in New Orleans following his separation from his wife, Mia Goth. Ultimately, those who worked with him on The Rooster Prince told the outlet they hope he gets whatever help he may need. And we hope that for him, too. Whatever is going on, it sure sounds like this is not an easy time for Shia. For resources on mental health, visit https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help. [Image via WENN/Avalon] The post Inside Shia LaBeouf's Concerning, Erratic Behavior On Movie Set Months Before New Orleans Arrest appeared first on Perez Hilton.