Now, you’ve got in trouble, my friend – here.
Hugh Jackman, who will star in the upcoming revival of ‘The Music Man’ – to be produced by Scott Rudin – has finally spoken out about the infamous producer.
“I want to say how many people I respect and applaud for their experience with Scott Rudin,” Jackman, 52, said. wrote in a statement for all-caps shared by theater reporter Michael Paulson of the New York Times.
It takes a lot of courage and strength to stand up and state your truth. It started a conversation that has long been no longer on Broadway and the entertainment industry, but also in the entire workforce.
“The most important voice we had to hear was Scott Rudin. He now spoke and walked away from ‘The Music Man’. I hope and pray it is a healing journey for all the victims and the community, ‘Jackman’s statement continued.
“We are currently building the ‘Music Man’ team and strive to create an environment that is not only safe, but that ensures that everyone is seen, heard and appreciated. This is something that is and was very important to me, ‘concluded the Tony winner.
Last week, the Hollywood Reporter published a damning report on Rudin, detailing various allegations of workplace abuse, including a computer console being tossed on an assistant’s hand and a baked potato being thrown at another.
Days later, Rudin issued a statement apologizing for his alleged behavior.
“A lot has been written about my history of disturbing interactions with colleagues, and I’m very sorry for the pain my behavior has caused directly and indirectly to individuals,” said Rudin, whose big-screen productions include Oscar-winning Cormac McCarthy adaptation . No Country for Old Men ”and eight of Wes Anderson’s films.
“After a period of reflection, I decided to retire from active participation in our Broadway production, effective immediately,” he added.