Ali Abbasi, director of Iranian Danish apprenticeannounced an apology in light of allegations that he sought an actor at the Golden Globes Party in January.
Written in X, the filmmaker states: I fully understand that my actions made someone uncomfortable, regardless of my intentions. That’s why I’m really sorry. ”
Attending the Saturday afternoon Spirit Awards ceremony in Santa Monica, Abbasi said he knew the accusers and believed they were friendly.
“I made a familiar gesture – a slap in the back – I was playing with it and intended it not for a sexual form,” the film director continued. “I quickly realized that I had misjudged the situation. I apologised to him on the spot and the next day I confirmed that my apology would be repeated through my representative. ”
It was revealed on Friday that the filmmakers had split up with CAA and Entertainment360. CAA is screen The parties involved split up.
However, Abbasi said the party incident and leaving his representatives were not linked. “The suggestion that I was dropped by my own expression due to this interaction is wrong,” he continued. “My decision to say goodbye was a long-term career decision that was not shaped by a short motivation.”
apprentice I’m running for two Oscars next weekend (March 2nd). He is Sebastian Stan’s best lead actor and Jeremy Strong’s best support actor.
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