United Kingdom, July 3 -- Olivia Munn has spoken out about her experiences filming The Newsroom, alleging repeated creative clashes with a director on the HBO series led to professional conflicts on set - and attempts to derail her career afterwards.

The 44-year-old actress discussed the situation during an episode of the Armchair Expert podcast, in conversation with host Dax Shepard.

Oilvia, who starred as financial reporter Sloan Sabbith in the Aaron Sorkin-created series from 2012 to 2014, said tensions escalated during the second and third seasons, particularly as her character became romantically involved with Don Keefer, played by Thomas Sadoski, 48.

The star claimed the director repeatedly pressured her to play the romantic arc ...