Hugh Jackman issues statement about Scott Rudin's bullying allegations
The actor is set to star in the upcoming revival of 'The Music Man' which Rudin is no longer producing
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Hugh Jackman, who is set to star in the upcoming revival of "The Music Man" — to be produced by Scott Rudin — has finally spoken up about the infamous producer.
"I want to say how much I respect and applaud the people that have spoken up about their experience working with Scott Rudin," Jackman, 52, wrote in an all-caps statement shared by New York Times theater reporter Michael Paulson.
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SCOTT RUDIN TO 'STEP BACK' FROM MULTIPLE FILM PROJECTS AMID BULLYING ALLEGATIONS
Producer Scott Rudin accepts the award for best revival of a play for "Skylight" at the 69th annual Tony Awards in New York on June 7, 2015. Rudin, one of the most successful and powerful producers, with a heap of Oscars and Tonys to show for it, has long been known for his torturous treatment of an ever-churning parade of assistants. (Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)
"The most important voice we needed to hear from was Scott Rudin, he has now spoken up and stepped away from ‘The Music Man.’ I hope and pray this is a journey of healing for all the victims and the community," Jackman’s statement continued.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"We are currently rebuilding the ‘Music Man’ team and are aspiring to create an environment that is not only safe, but ensures that everyone is seen, heard and valued. This is something that is and has always been very important to me," the Tony winner concluded.
Earlier this month, the Hollywood Reporter published a damning report on Rudin, detailing myriad claims of workplace abuse that including smashing a computer console on an assistant’s hand and hurling a baked potato at another.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Days later, Rudin issued a statement, apologizing for his alleged behavior.
"Much has been written about my history of troubling interactions with colleagues, and I am profoundly sorry for the pain my behavior caused to individuals, directly and indirectly," said Rudin, whose big-screen productions include the Oscar-winning Cormac McCarthy adaptation "No Country for Old Men" and eight of Wes Anderson’s films.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"After a period of reflection, I’ve made the decision to step back from active participation on our Broadway productions, effective immediately," he added.