Picture this: a man driven by an intense flame of jealousy, ready to commit an act he might later regret. According to chilling allegations, Robert Wagner allegedly stalked Warren Beatty, his wife Natalie Wood's co-star in Splendor in the Grass, with murder on his mind. This dark moment is just one of the many revelations from the latest podcast, Fatal Voyage: The Mysterious Death of Natalie Wood.
Unveiling the Dark Depths of Robert Wagner's Mind
In a gripping interview with Fatal Voyage, Hollywood historian and entertainment journalist Scott Huver paints a vivid picture of Robert Wagner's mental state at the time. "It was really driving him to a very dark place," Huver reveals. "He was prepared to kill Warren. Thankfully, he didn’t go through with it." This moment underscores the deep emotional turmoil that Robert was experiencing, a direct result of his crumbling marriage to Natalie.
But here's the kicker: Robert didn't even confront Warren. Instead, he parked outside Warren's house, a silent testament to the internal chaos that consumed him. "That shows you just how much he was falling apart because the relationship was falling apart," Huver adds. This chilling narrative is just one of the many layers explored in the 12-part audio documentary series now available on iTunes.
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A Tale of Rise and Fall: Natalie Wood's Journey
This series isn't just about the mysterious night Natalie Wood disappeared. It's a deep dive into her life, from her days as a child star to her status as red carpet royalty. The documentary presents new evidence suggesting that her death on November 28, 1981, was not the accident it seemed. Long before that fateful night, the first of her doomed marriages to Robert Wagner was already unraveling under the weight of jealousy and rage.
Understanding the Pressure of Hollywood
Ken Levine, a long-time Hollywood TV writer and director, offers insight into Robert's struggles. "It has to be hard for an actor like Robert Wagner who was very good and worked constantly to not be able to make that big jump," Levine explains. "To not be Gregory Peck, or Burt Lancaster, that star that opens movies. It’s got to be tough, especially if you are also an actor, to have your partner be more successful and achieve the spoils that you had always hoped that you, yourself, would get."
Natalie and Robert. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)
As Robert's career hit a rough patch, Natalie's star was on the rise, particularly with her work in Splendor in the Grass. The film initially struggled to find the right chemistry between Natalie and Warren Beatty. Enter Elia Kazan, the film's genius director, who managed to coax it out of them. As Huver told the Dylan Howard-led investigative team behind the podcast, "Eventually something clicked."
Unraveling the Mystery: Natalie and Warren's On-Screen Chemistry
"The kissing scenes became more passionate and more realistic and the next thing you knew they were showing up on set and Warren would have his arm around Natalie’s waist," Huver shares. "It seemed like something had changed." This shift didn't go unnoticed by Robert, who became increasingly consumed by rumors of an affair.
