The fallout has come swiftly for comedian, writer, director, and actor Louis C.K. Following years of rumors, five women went on the record with New York Times yesterday, alleging sexual misconduct by Louis C.K. Now, the industry is quickly backing away from star.
FX, who have been the home of “Louie,” as well as Louis C.K. produced show including “Baskets” and “Better Things,” released the following statement on Thursday:
We are obviously very troubled by the allegations about Louis C.K. published in The New York Times today. The network has received no allegations of misconduct by Louis C.K. related to any of our 5 shows produced together over the past 8 years. FX Networks and FXP take all necessary actions to protect our employees and thoroughly investigate any allegations of misconduct within our workplace. That said, the matter is currently under review.
Meanwhile, HBO has axed Louis C.K. from “Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs,” slated to air on November 18th, and has pulled all of his content from their network. Here’s their statement, also released yesterday:
Louis C.K. will no longer be participating in the Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs, which will be presented live on HBO on November 18. In addition, HBO is removing Louis C.K.’s past projects from its On Demand services.
Meanwhile, Variety reports that the release of Louis C.K.’s upcoming film “I Love You, Daddy” has not only been scrapped completely by The Orchard, the distributor has also dropped the movie from their catalog. Unfortunately, the movie was made after awards season screeners had gone out for the film.
I guess the Orchard picked an awkward time to send out their screener. pic.twitter.com/YTD4Uxi1S3
— Steve Pond (@stevepond) November 10, 2017
The film was originally scheduled to open on November 17th. Charlie Day, who has a co-starring role in the movie, made it clear to The Los Angeles Times, that he wanted no further part of the project after hearing about the allegations.
“I was as appalled as everyone to read the allegations made in the New York Times,” he said, adding, “I do not condone sexual misconduct and, in light of the allegations, will not be promoting the movie further.”
Lastly, Mike Schur, the creator of “Parks & Recreation,” has apologized for having Louis C.K. guest star on the show when he was aware of the rumors surrounding the comedian:
Misogyny is a cancer. Harassment and abuse are that cancer metastasizing and going untreated. Stories like this being reported and printed are the first steps toward a cure. https://t.co/KgZXuzTNmB
— Ken Tremendous (@KenTremendous) November 9, 2017
I don't remember when I heard the rumors about him. But I'm sure it was before the last time he was on Parks and Rec. And that sucks. And I'm sorry.
— Ken Tremendous (@KenTremendous) November 9, 2017
