Well, you’re in trouble, my friend – right here.
Hugh Jackman, who will play in the upcoming revival of “The Music Man” – which will be produced by Scott Rudin – finally spoke about the infamous producer.
“I want to say how much I respect and applaud the people who talked about their experience working with Scott Rudin,” Jackman, 52, wrote in a capital letter shared by New York Times theater reporter Michael Paulson.
“It takes an enormous amount of courage and strength to stand up and tell you the truth. This started a long-lasting conversation, not just on Broadway and the entertainment industry, but with the entire workforce.
“The most important voice we had to hear was Scott Rudin, he spoke and walked away from ‘The Music Man.’ I hope and pray that it will be a journey of healing for all victims and the community, “Jackman said.
“Currently, we are rebuilding the ‘Music Man’ team and we aspire to create an environment that is not only safe, but ensures that everyone is seen, heard and appreciated. This is and has always been very important to me, “concluded winner Tony.
Last week, the Hollywood Reporter published a frightening report about Rudin, detailing countless allegations of abuse at work, including breaking a computer console in the hand of an assistant and throwing a baked potato on another.
Days later, Rudin issued a statement apologizing for his alleged behavior.
“Much has been written about my history of disturbing interactions with colleagues, and I am deeply sorry for the pain my behavior has caused people, directly and indirectly,” said Rudin, whose big-screen productions include the Cormac McCarthy adaptation. , Oscar winner “No Country for the Elderly” and eight of Wes Anderson’s films.
“After a period of reflection, we decided to take a step back from actively participating in our Broadway productions, with immediate effect,” he added.