Bryan Singer: Bohemian Rhapsody director reportedly facing sex allegations
Source: BBC
Bohemian Rhapsody director Bryan Singer has reportedly been accused of sexually assaulting and sleeping with a string of under-age boys.
The allegations come from an article in The Atlantic, which quotes four men who it says haven't spoken publicly before.
Two reportedly claim they had sex with him when he knew they were under 18, the Californian age of consent.
Singer denied the allegations and said it was a "homophobic smear" timed to exploit Bohemian Rhapsody's success.
Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-46978911
msongs
(67,442 posts)oberliner
(58,724 posts)MosheFeingold
(3,051 posts)That's disgusting (if true).
oberliner
(58,724 posts)They were kids when the abuse took place.
LiberalLovinLug
(14,176 posts)McCamy Taylor
(19,240 posts)No doubt the studio that produced Bohemian Rhapsody is now under tremendous pressure to pay out quick cash settlements to anyone who walks up and says "Gimme." As we have seen, accusations against gay men are treated as much more serious/salacious by the press than accusations against heterosexual men.
How many men who are 16 or 17 have told Hollywood producers/directors/actors that they are 18 in order to get in the door and onto the casting couch? And how many of them, finding their careers at a standstill, are now willing to cry "stat rape!" for the money and/or a chance at revitalizing their stalled careers? Were I a Hollywood producer, director.actor, I would start demanding a birth certificate as well as a signed affidavit of consent as seen on South Park.
TexasBushwhacker
(20,215 posts)It's not just an issue of consent. There shouldn't be a "casting couch" for adult actors/actresses either. It's unprofessional.
McCamy Taylor
(19,240 posts)nominee who have circulated this rumor. Or kept a former lover under wraps to use for a situation like this.
LanternWaste
(37,748 posts)If not, I suggest you should.
oberliner
(58,724 posts)I am kind of inclined not to, under the circumstances.
Have you seen it?
saw it at an IMAX.
While I know that the filmmakers played fast and loose with certain facts, I found the movie an enjoyable couple of hours.
oberliner
(58,724 posts)melm00se
(4,996 posts)to reviews as my opinion is the only one that really matters to me.
tavernier
(12,401 posts)I thought it was the best film Ive seen in ages. Rami Malek owned Freddie and the AIDS concert movie rendition. Gave me chills when I later watched them side by side. I saw it twice and hope that our little theater will bring it back if it wins the Oscar.