Actor Anthony Rapp said that he will “put on blast” actors who work on Red Sonja, which is set to be directed by Bryan Singer.
Last week, four men came forward to accuse Singer of unwanted groping, sexual relationships when they were minors, and sexual assault. Singer, who directed Bohemian Rhapsody, has previously been accused of sexually assault.
After the new allegations came out, Millenium Films chair Avi Lerner confirmed in a statement that the upcoming film Red Sonja would be directed by Singer.
“The over $800 million ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ has grossed, making it the highest grossing drama in film history, is testament to [Singer’s] remarkable vision and acumen,” he said.
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“I know the difference between agenda driven fake news and reality, and I am very comfortable with this decision. In America people are innocent until proven otherwise.”
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Rapp, though, said on Twitter that he would hold other actors accountable for working with Singer.
Any actor who agrees to work on this film is complicit in keeping a predator in power and will be put on blast. pic.twitter.com/lIvHVDo6s5
— Anthony Rapp (@albinokid) January 25, 2019
He responded to criticism that he did not have proof of the accusations by bringing up others in the industry who have known about Singer’s alleged behavior for years.
I have friends who have witnessed his behavior for years. As have many many many people I don’t personally know. I believe them all, including these men who came forward and who have *nothing* to gain by doing so.
— Anthony Rapp (@albinokid) January 25, 2019
So far, no other Hollywood actors have joined Rapp’s call to keep other actors out of Red Sonja. Even Alyssa Milano, widely credited with reviving the hashtag #metoo in 2017, has not denounced the project.
