Disgraced filmmaker reportedly finding support from an action star for a comeback project

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Adding to concerns that the fallout from the MeToo movement has not significantly impacted certain industry figures, a filmmaker who had stepped down from a film amid sexual harassment allegations is said to be quietly planning his return. The director had been accused by multiple women, and after the lead actor of the project publicly distanced himself, he was compelled to leave the film midway.

However, insiders now reveal that the filmmaker has been holding several meetings with a well-built action star regarding a potential collaboration. The actor, who enjoyed a successful run the previous year before facing a setback with a recently released spy thriller that failed at the box office, is reportedly interested in working with him again. Sources suggest that the two have already discussed and finalized a script during these meetings.

Since the actor is expected to back the project himself as a producer, it may be easier for him to bring the director on board without facing much resistance from others in the industry. This development is particularly ironic, considering the actor had previously worked with the same filmmaker on a multi-starrer and had openly expressed dissatisfaction with that experience.

Not long ago, there was also buzz that the director—who is also a familiar television face—was planning a solo stage act to tour with, as film opportunities had become scarce. Yet, this new development indicates that the industry’s memory may be short, and that accountability for harassment allegations remains inconsistent at best.

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