Jeffrey Tambor spoke out today about his Transparent sexual harassment allegations during an appearance on Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal satellite radio show.
The actor told Gottfried and co-host Frank Santopadre that he “never, ever, ever, ever intended to make anyone feel uncomfortable — ever. It’s just not who I am.”
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Tambor was fired from the Amazon show in February 2018 at the height of the #MeToo movement. He was accused of verbal and physical abuse by co-star Trace Lysette, his former assistant Van Barnes, and makeup artist Tamara Delbridge.
On Wednesday, Tambor...
The actor told Gottfried and co-host Frank Santopadre that he “never, ever, ever, ever intended to make anyone feel uncomfortable — ever. It’s just not who I am.”
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Tambor was fired from the Amazon show in February 2018 at the height of the #MeToo movement. He was accused of verbal and physical abuse by co-star Trace Lysette, his former assistant Van Barnes, and makeup artist Tamara Delbridge.
On Wednesday, Tambor...
- 4/17/2020
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Jeffrey Tambor appeared on Gilbert Gottfried’s SiriusXM show on Thursday and took the opportunity to reflect on the experience of being fired from “Transparent” amid allegations of sexual harassment.
“There were instances where my interaction with these lovely people could have been mistaken way other than how I intended. I have profoundly apologized — and I apologize now if I made anyone, anyone feel vulnerable,” Tambor said. “And I’m sorry it ended the way it did.”
Tambor was fired from the Amazon series in 2018, following accusations that he harassed two trans women on the set, including costar Trace Lysette and his personal assistant Van Barnes. At the time, Tambor admitted to being “difficult” and “mean” on set, but denied the allegations of misconduct.
Jeffrey Tambor’s character was ultimately killed off the series, which wrapped its run with a feature-length musical finale last fall.
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“There were instances where my interaction with these lovely people could have been mistaken way other than how I intended. I have profoundly apologized — and I apologize now if I made anyone, anyone feel vulnerable,” Tambor said. “And I’m sorry it ended the way it did.”
Tambor was fired from the Amazon series in 2018, following accusations that he harassed two trans women on the set, including costar Trace Lysette and his personal assistant Van Barnes. At the time, Tambor admitted to being “difficult” and “mean” on set, but denied the allegations of misconduct.
Jeffrey Tambor’s character was ultimately killed off the series, which wrapped its run with a feature-length musical finale last fall.
Also Read: Jill Soloway:...
- 4/16/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
In a new interview, Jeffrey Tambor is opening up about the sexual misconduct allegations that resulted in his firing from Transparent more than two years ago.
During Wednesday’s episode of Gilbert Gottfried’s Colossal Show on SiriusXM, the two-time Emmy winner reflected on his ousting and offered something of an apology. He also defended himself against claims that he engaged in harassment on the set of the Amazon dramedy.
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During Wednesday’s episode of Gilbert Gottfried’s Colossal Show on SiriusXM, the two-time Emmy winner reflected on his ousting and offered something of an apology. He also defended himself against claims that he engaged in harassment on the set of the Amazon dramedy.
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- 4/16/2020
- TVLine.com
Emotions were high at the New York premiere of Season 5 of “Transparent,” a 100-minute musical that creator Jill Soloway has dubbed the “Musicale Finale,” as cast and crew gathered to bid adieu to the groundbreaking series. Equal parts heartbreaking, creatively risky, spiritual and wacky, the first TV series to put trans characters front and center took its licks and went out with a swan song — literally.
Following a premiere screening at the third annual Tribeca TV Festival, series creator Jill Soloway, Season 5 co-writer and composer Faith Soloway, and stars Judith Light, Jay Duplass, Alexandra Billings, and Shakina Nayfack gathered to reflect on the grand finish.
The “Musicale Finale,” which airs on Amazon Prime on September 27, opens with the death of matriarch Maura Pfefferman, the titular trans parent whose late-in-life gender transition anchored the early seasons. Jeffrey Tambor won two Emmys for his work as Maura, although some in the community...
Following a premiere screening at the third annual Tribeca TV Festival, series creator Jill Soloway, Season 5 co-writer and composer Faith Soloway, and stars Judith Light, Jay Duplass, Alexandra Billings, and Shakina Nayfack gathered to reflect on the grand finish.
The “Musicale Finale,” which airs on Amazon Prime on September 27, opens with the death of matriarch Maura Pfefferman, the titular trans parent whose late-in-life gender transition anchored the early seasons. Jeffrey Tambor won two Emmys for his work as Maura, although some in the community...
- 9/16/2019
- by Jude Dry
- Indiewire
It’s no secret that Jeffrey Tambor’s “Transparent” character Maura Pfefferman is killed off on the Amazon series’ upcoming musical finale. The challenge for creator Jill Soloway was how to pull that trigger tastefully, as Tambor’s exit from the show was anything but.
“Our tone has always been one of — I heard someone call it ‘vigorous tonal shifts,'” Soloway said Saturday at the Television Critics Association press tour. “If you’re watching ‘Transparent,’ you’re laughing and then you’re crying and then it’s sexy and then it’s sad again. It’s kind of a thrill ride for neurotic people — [you’re] thrown around, shaking the anxiety out of you.”
“And, of course, that occurred to us: Is this going to be taken as a sort of celebration?” Soloway continued. “But, in fact, when you watch the movie, there are so many unbelievably painful, heartfelt moments where our cast [is] mourning Maura,...
“Our tone has always been one of — I heard someone call it ‘vigorous tonal shifts,'” Soloway said Saturday at the Television Critics Association press tour. “If you’re watching ‘Transparent,’ you’re laughing and then you’re crying and then it’s sexy and then it’s sad again. It’s kind of a thrill ride for neurotic people — [you’re] thrown around, shaking the anxiety out of you.”
“And, of course, that occurred to us: Is this going to be taken as a sort of celebration?” Soloway continued. “But, in fact, when you watch the movie, there are so many unbelievably painful, heartfelt moments where our cast [is] mourning Maura,...
- 7/27/2019
- by Tony Maglio and Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
“I think for close watchers of the musical, they’ll realize that this family is mourning Maura,” Transparent creator Jill Soloway discloses of the gist of the September 27- debuting feature length end of the series. “The family is mourning the loss of Maura and the cast is mourning the loss of Jeffrey,” the nonbinary gender identifying director adds.
“We couldn’t just do business as usual,” Soloway declares of the numerous sexual harassment allegations that saw Jeffrey Tambor leave Transparent early last year and put the award-winning series future on the line. “We couldn’t just do some more episodes, I think we needed a new way to look at this world, and the musical offered us just kind of a new way to come back.”
That new way in part means the de facto fifth season of the Gaby Hoffmann, Jay Duplass, Amy Landecker, Judith Light and Kathryn Hahn...
“We couldn’t just do business as usual,” Soloway declares of the numerous sexual harassment allegations that saw Jeffrey Tambor leave Transparent early last year and put the award-winning series future on the line. “We couldn’t just do some more episodes, I think we needed a new way to look at this world, and the musical offered us just kind of a new way to come back.”
That new way in part means the de facto fifth season of the Gaby Hoffmann, Jay Duplass, Amy Landecker, Judith Light and Kathryn Hahn...
- 7/27/2019
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Amazon Prime Video has released the teaser for the two-hour musical series finale of “Transparent,” which reveals Jeffrey Tambor’s Maura is dead and Judith Light’s Shelly is having a hard time acting “respectfully” about it.
Here’s the synopsis for the special series-closing episode, which will debut this fall on Prime Video: The Transparent “Musicale Finale” takes the beloved Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning series to new heights as a dazzling movie fantasia inspired by the classic musicals that shaped a culture. When the Pfeffermans face a life-changing loss, they begin a journey hilarious and melancholy, brazen and bold. As they face this new transition, they confront grief and come together to celebrate connection, joy, and transformation.
Created by series creator Jill Soloway, with original music by Faith Soloway, the “Transparent: Musicale Finale” stars returning cast members Light, Gaby Hoffmann, Amy Landecker, Jay Duplass, Alexandra Billings, Kathryn Hahn,...
Here’s the synopsis for the special series-closing episode, which will debut this fall on Prime Video: The Transparent “Musicale Finale” takes the beloved Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning series to new heights as a dazzling movie fantasia inspired by the classic musicals that shaped a culture. When the Pfeffermans face a life-changing loss, they begin a journey hilarious and melancholy, brazen and bold. As they face this new transition, they confront grief and come together to celebrate connection, joy, and transformation.
Created by series creator Jill Soloway, with original music by Faith Soloway, the “Transparent: Musicale Finale” stars returning cast members Light, Gaby Hoffmann, Amy Landecker, Jay Duplass, Alexandra Billings, Kathryn Hahn,...
- 6/5/2019
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
“Transparent” is going out with a big song and dance.
Amazon has released the trailer for the show’s 2-hour musical feature finale, which will close out the series in place of a traditional final season. In the finale, the Pfeffermans will confront the life-changing loss of Maura Pfefferman and “come together to celebrate connection, joy, and transformation.”
Maura was played throughout the show’s first four seasons by Jeffrey Tambor, however, the actor was shown the exit door by Amazon last February, following accusations of sexual harassment on set by transgender actresses Van Barnes and Trace Lysette. Creator and showrunner Jill Soloway had previously said she wasn’t sure how to continue the series without Tambor, and considered “it might be easier just to stop,” before settling on the musical finale idea.
Watch the colorful trailer below:
Created by Soloway, with original music by Faith Soloway, the finale, which...
Amazon has released the trailer for the show’s 2-hour musical feature finale, which will close out the series in place of a traditional final season. In the finale, the Pfeffermans will confront the life-changing loss of Maura Pfefferman and “come together to celebrate connection, joy, and transformation.”
Maura was played throughout the show’s first four seasons by Jeffrey Tambor, however, the actor was shown the exit door by Amazon last February, following accusations of sexual harassment on set by transgender actresses Van Barnes and Trace Lysette. Creator and showrunner Jill Soloway had previously said she wasn’t sure how to continue the series without Tambor, and considered “it might be easier just to stop,” before settling on the musical finale idea.
Watch the colorful trailer below:
Created by Soloway, with original music by Faith Soloway, the finale, which...
- 6/5/2019
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
Anjelica Huston has no plans to write off a future collaboration with Woody Allen, despite the growing list of actors and actresses who have expressed regret in working with the director.
Huston, 67, told Vulture she would work with Allen again “in a second” should the opportunity arise.
When pressed on the allegation of sexual abuse made against Allen by his daughter Dylan Farrow, the Oscar-winning actress cited the fact that Allen has never been charged with a crime.
“I think [his inability to work is] after two states investigated him, and neither of them prosecuted him,” she said.
In late 2017, Allen faced resurfaced allegations of...
Huston, 67, told Vulture she would work with Allen again “in a second” should the opportunity arise.
When pressed on the allegation of sexual abuse made against Allen by his daughter Dylan Farrow, the Oscar-winning actress cited the fact that Allen has never been charged with a crime.
“I think [his inability to work is] after two states investigated him, and neither of them prosecuted him,” she said.
In late 2017, Allen faced resurfaced allegations of...
- 5/1/2019
- by Rachel DeSantis
- PEOPLE.com
Anjelica Huston is coming to the defense of filmmakers Woody Allen, Roman Polanski, and actor Jeffrey Tambor. In a candid interview with Vulture, the actress held court on topics as wide-ranging as beating Oprah for the Oscar in 1986 to Jack Nicholson’s cocaine habits. The interview was supposedly in support of her new movie, “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum,” Keanu Reeves’ action vehicle in which Huston plays The Director, although many more questions focused on her love life and celebrity friends.
In her long and storied life and career, Huston has overlapped with a fair amount of Hollywood elites, including a few disgraced filmmakers and actors. Huston was famously at Jack Nicholson’s house the day director Roman Polanski raped 13-year-old Samantha Geimer, a crime for which he pleaded guilty to “unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor.”
“It’s a story that could’ve happened 10 years before in England or France...
In her long and storied life and career, Huston has overlapped with a fair amount of Hollywood elites, including a few disgraced filmmakers and actors. Huston was famously at Jack Nicholson’s house the day director Roman Polanski raped 13-year-old Samantha Geimer, a crime for which he pleaded guilty to “unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor.”
“It’s a story that could’ve happened 10 years before in England or France...
- 5/1/2019
- by Jude Dry
- Indiewire
“Transparent” creator Jill Soloway confirmed that Jeffrey Tambor’s character will be killed off in the two-hour series finale, after the actor was fired from the show in 2018.
The upcoming musical finale will feature the death of Tambor’s main character, a transgender woman named Maura, and depict the Pfefferman family coping with the loss, Soloway told the Los Angeles Times.
“We were all in mourning in many ways, and we all had to process together,” Soloway said. “It was important [for the show] to go through all those stages. The show has always been a reflection of who we were, and we were mourning our own narrative.”
Tambor was fired by Amazon Studios last February, following accusations of sexual harassment on set by transgender actresses Van Barnes and Trace Lysette. Soloway had said they weren’t sure how to continue with plans of a fifth season without Tambor, and considered “it might be easier just to stop.
The upcoming musical finale will feature the death of Tambor’s main character, a transgender woman named Maura, and depict the Pfefferman family coping with the loss, Soloway told the Los Angeles Times.
“We were all in mourning in many ways, and we all had to process together,” Soloway said. “It was important [for the show] to go through all those stages. The show has always been a reflection of who we were, and we were mourning our own narrative.”
Tambor was fired by Amazon Studios last February, following accusations of sexual harassment on set by transgender actresses Van Barnes and Trace Lysette. Soloway had said they weren’t sure how to continue with plans of a fifth season without Tambor, and considered “it might be easier just to stop.
- 4/11/2019
- by Rachel Yang
- Variety Film + TV
Amazon has finally revealed how “Transparent” will address the firing of its star Jeffrey Tambor.
The upcoming series finale, which will be a movie musical titled “Transparent Musical Finale,” will begin with the death of Tambor’s Maura Pfefferman, and focus on how the rest of the Pfefferman family deals with the loss.
It will stream on Amazon sometime this fall.
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“When the time came to bring the Transparent journey to a close, it was clear that saying goodbye to Maura was our path forward. In this musical finale, we dramatize the death of Maura in an odyssey of comedy and melancholy told through the joyful prism of melody and dance,” “Transparent” creator Jill Soloway said in a statement. “As we reflect on the process we began so many years ago to bring Maura Pfefferman to the screen,...
The upcoming series finale, which will be a movie musical titled “Transparent Musical Finale,” will begin with the death of Tambor’s Maura Pfefferman, and focus on how the rest of the Pfefferman family deals with the loss.
It will stream on Amazon sometime this fall.
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“When the time came to bring the Transparent journey to a close, it was clear that saying goodbye to Maura was our path forward. In this musical finale, we dramatize the death of Maura in an odyssey of comedy and melancholy told through the joyful prism of melody and dance,” “Transparent” creator Jill Soloway said in a statement. “As we reflect on the process we began so many years ago to bring Maura Pfefferman to the screen,...
- 4/11/2019
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
“Transparent” creator Jill Soloway has big plans for the show’s upcoming evolution into a musical. Soloway revealed on Wednesday that the show’s musical movie finale would also be released with an original soundtrack album — and they’ve got an eye toward ultimately taking “Transparent” to Broadway.
The “Transparent” movie will premiere later this year — too late for Emmy consideration, but in the mix for Golden Globes contention. Amazon is still mulling how to roll out the 2-hour project, including potentially a theatrical release.
“We want to have everybody have that ‘wow’ moment when they see the movie for the first time,” Soloway told Variety on Wednesday after Amazon’s day at the Television Critics Association press tour. “We take so many risks.”
When star Jeffrey Tambor was fired by Amazon Studios last February — he had been accused of sexual harassment on set by transgender actresses Van Barnes and...
The “Transparent” movie will premiere later this year — too late for Emmy consideration, but in the mix for Golden Globes contention. Amazon is still mulling how to roll out the 2-hour project, including potentially a theatrical release.
“We want to have everybody have that ‘wow’ moment when they see the movie for the first time,” Soloway told Variety on Wednesday after Amazon’s day at the Television Critics Association press tour. “We take so many risks.”
When star Jeffrey Tambor was fired by Amazon Studios last February — he had been accused of sexual harassment on set by transgender actresses Van Barnes and...
- 2/14/2019
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
As the first openly transgender woman to play a transgender character on TV, Alexandra Billings has earned the right to speak to her mind. Best known for her role as Davina on Jill Soloway’s Emmy-winning series “Transparent,” the actress stopped by Wnyc’s Nancy Podcast last week to discuss her recent Broadway debut in comedy “The Nap.” Not one to mince words, she also spoke candidly about Jeffrey Tambor’s unceremonious exit from the groundbreaking Amazon series, which came following multiple allegations of sexual harassment from the set. (Tambor denies the allegations.)
“When this happened…it was very easy for me to say, ‘yes they’re absolutely right.’ Because people were going, ‘well, it’s opinion.’ … No, it’s not opinion. They’re absolutely correct. I believe them,” Billings said, emphasizing each word. “Even if I didn’t see absolutely everything, I can tell you without equivocation, they are not lying.
“When this happened…it was very easy for me to say, ‘yes they’re absolutely right.’ Because people were going, ‘well, it’s opinion.’ … No, it’s not opinion. They’re absolutely correct. I believe them,” Billings said, emphasizing each word. “Even if I didn’t see absolutely everything, I can tell you without equivocation, they are not lying.
- 11/19/2018
- by Jude Dry
- Indiewire
In their new memoir, Jill Soloway does not spend a lot of time bashing Jeffrey Tambor, a decision the “Transparent” co-creator told Entertainment Weekly was about taking ownership of their own actions.
“It’s such a dangerous time right now. I just wanted to really reveal the places where I felt like I didn’t stand up and be the best person I should be,” Soloway said about “She Wants It: Desire, Power, and Toppling the Patriarchy,” released Oct. 15. “I really wanted to take responsibility for my own behavior and not be in a place where I’m going after people. Going after people can be exhilarating. It’s not enough to just be angry at men. It isn’t going to get us anywhere.
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“I think men who are in power right now are really confused,” Soloway continued.
“It’s such a dangerous time right now. I just wanted to really reveal the places where I felt like I didn’t stand up and be the best person I should be,” Soloway said about “She Wants It: Desire, Power, and Toppling the Patriarchy,” released Oct. 15. “I really wanted to take responsibility for my own behavior and not be in a place where I’m going after people. Going after people can be exhilarating. It’s not enough to just be angry at men. It isn’t going to get us anywhere.
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“I think men who are in power right now are really confused,” Soloway continued.
- 10/22/2018
- by Ashley Boucher
- The Wrap
“Transparent” actress Trace Lysette has no regrets about accusing former co-star Jeffrey Tambor of sexual harassment.
“It was hell, in a word,” Lysette said during Variety‘s first-ever transgender actors’ roundtable. “It was really hard, but I’ve never shied away from making decisions out of fear. What I mean by that is that I knew I had to do the right thing, and the right thing revealed itself to me, and I spoke the truth.”
Tambor was eventually fired from “Transparent” following harassment allegations made by his former assistant on the show, Van Barnes, who accused Tambor of subjecting her to unwanted physical contact and lewd remarks. But Tambor’s career is still alive; he has a starring role on Netflix’s “Arrested Development” reboot. Lysette wasn’t surprised Tambor seemed to take a softer hit compared to other industry heavyweights singled out in the #MeToo movement, since she,...
“It was hell, in a word,” Lysette said during Variety‘s first-ever transgender actors’ roundtable. “It was really hard, but I’ve never shied away from making decisions out of fear. What I mean by that is that I knew I had to do the right thing, and the right thing revealed itself to me, and I spoke the truth.”
Tambor was eventually fired from “Transparent” following harassment allegations made by his former assistant on the show, Van Barnes, who accused Tambor of subjecting her to unwanted physical contact and lewd remarks. But Tambor’s career is still alive; he has a starring role on Netflix’s “Arrested Development” reboot. Lysette wasn’t surprised Tambor seemed to take a softer hit compared to other industry heavyweights singled out in the #MeToo movement, since she,...
- 8/7/2018
- by Christi Carras
- Variety Film + TV
After months of limbo, Amazon made it official on Saturday: “Transparent” will return for a fifth season.
Amazon Studios chief Jennifer Salke was mum on details, only to confirm that “we are planning a season 5 of the show. It exists. We know exactly what it is creatively.”
Salke said she had met with creator Jill Soloway this week, and that Soloway “came in with what she’s excited about beyond ‘Transparent.’ So stay tuned the next week or two.”
Salke said she wished she could share more of Soloway’s plans for the character of Maura Pfefferman, which was previously played by Jeffrey Tambor, and “we tred to accelerate some news. We couldn’t get it done in time.” Whatever it is, however, she promised that it would be in service of the show’s fans. The season will “give Transparent fans the closure they long for and do right...
Amazon Studios chief Jennifer Salke was mum on details, only to confirm that “we are planning a season 5 of the show. It exists. We know exactly what it is creatively.”
Salke said she had met with creator Jill Soloway this week, and that Soloway “came in with what she’s excited about beyond ‘Transparent.’ So stay tuned the next week or two.”
Salke said she wished she could share more of Soloway’s plans for the character of Maura Pfefferman, which was previously played by Jeffrey Tambor, and “we tred to accelerate some news. We couldn’t get it done in time.” Whatever it is, however, she promised that it would be in service of the show’s fans. The season will “give Transparent fans the closure they long for and do right...
- 7/28/2018
- by Michael Schneider
- Indiewire
In the wake of the #MeToo movement that has rocked Hollywood over the past year, some actors who are usually recurring figures at the Emmy Awards are notably absent from this year’s list of nominations, particularly “Transparent” lead Jeffrey Tambor.
Jeffrey Tambor has been nominated three times and won two Emmys for his role as Maura Pfefferman on “Transparent,” but earned no nominations on Thursday. The Amazon drama and its lead actor have been under scrutiny in recent months after multiple women accused Tambor of sexual harassment.
Amazon launched an investigation last November after accusations surfaced against Tambor by trans actress Van Barnes, who worked as Tambor’s assistant. Shortly after news of the investigation, another trans actress, Trace Lysette, who had a recurring role on “Transparent,” also came forward, accusing Tambor of thrusting himself upon her.
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At the time,...
Jeffrey Tambor has been nominated three times and won two Emmys for his role as Maura Pfefferman on “Transparent,” but earned no nominations on Thursday. The Amazon drama and its lead actor have been under scrutiny in recent months after multiple women accused Tambor of sexual harassment.
Amazon launched an investigation last November after accusations surfaced against Tambor by trans actress Van Barnes, who worked as Tambor’s assistant. Shortly after news of the investigation, another trans actress, Trace Lysette, who had a recurring role on “Transparent,” also came forward, accusing Tambor of thrusting himself upon her.
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At the time,...
- 7/12/2018
- by Ashley Boucher
- The Wrap
Jeffrey Tambor, who in recent months has been accused of harassment, has been replaced as voice talent in Paramount’s upcoming animated offering “Wonder Park,” a Paramount spokesperson told TheWrap on Thursday.
Tambor has been replaced in the film, which had previously been titled “Adventure Park,” by Ken Hudson Campbell, whose credits include “Armageddon,” “Groundhog Day” and “Home Alone.”
“Jeffrey Tambor is not part of the final voice cast for ‘Wonder Park.’ During production, we came to the decision that it was in the best interests of the film to go in a different direction,” the Paramount spokesperson told TheWrap. “The character of Boomer the Bear is now voiced by the very talented Ken Hudson Campbell.”
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“Wonder Park” is scheduled for release on March 15 of next year.
The voice talent also includes Sofia Mali, Jennifer Garner,...
Tambor has been replaced in the film, which had previously been titled “Adventure Park,” by Ken Hudson Campbell, whose credits include “Armageddon,” “Groundhog Day” and “Home Alone.”
“Jeffrey Tambor is not part of the final voice cast for ‘Wonder Park.’ During production, we came to the decision that it was in the best interests of the film to go in a different direction,” the Paramount spokesperson told TheWrap. “The character of Boomer the Bear is now voiced by the very talented Ken Hudson Campbell.”
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“Wonder Park” is scheduled for release on March 15 of next year.
The voice talent also includes Sofia Mali, Jennifer Garner,...
- 6/22/2018
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
As Gold Derby exclusively reported, embattled actor Jeffrey Tambor previously exited the Best Comedy Actor Emmy race for Amazon’s “Transparent” amid harassment allegations. But now we’ve learned that Tambor will still be eligible at the 2018 Emmys for his work on Netflix’s “Arrested Development” in the Best Comedy Supporting Actor category. Tambor left “Transparent,” the show that earned him two Emmy Awards, after reports surfaced of inappropriate behavior on set from costar Trace Lysette and personal assistant Van Barnes. Despite that controversy, Netflix has decided to go ahead with their Emmy push for Tambor for Season 5 of “Arrested Development,” which streamed May 29.
SEEEmmys 2018 exclusive: Amazon categories for ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,’ ‘Transparent,’ ‘Electric Dreams’ and more
Besides his two Emmy victories for “Transparent” (2015-16), the 73-year-old actor was previously nominated twice for “Arrested Development” (2004-05) back when it aired on Fox. He failed to get back into the supporting...
SEEEmmys 2018 exclusive: Amazon categories for ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,’ ‘Transparent,’ ‘Electric Dreams’ and more
Besides his two Emmy victories for “Transparent” (2015-16), the 73-year-old actor was previously nominated twice for “Arrested Development” (2004-05) back when it aired on Fox. He failed to get back into the supporting...
- 6/11/2018
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Like its protagonist, Maura Pfefferman, “Transparent” is undergoing another monumental transition: Moving on without the actor who brought her to life, Jeffrey Tambor. The Emmy-winning Amazon series, created by Jill Soloway, faces an uncertain future following allegations of sexual misconduct against Tambor. Amazon Studios had already renewed “Transparent” for a fifth season in August, three months before two women, Van Barnes and actress Trace Lysette, accused Tambor of sexual harassment. In February, Amazon announced Tambor would not be returning to the series following an investigation into the allegations.
Many are wondering how the series can move forward without its main character, including Amazon. In an interview with Deadline, newly instated Amazon Studios head Jennifer Salke said she was uncertain what a fifth season of the series would look like, or if one would happen at all. (Soloway identifies as gender non-binary and prefers they pronouns).
“Within days of my new job being announced,...
Many are wondering how the series can move forward without its main character, including Amazon. In an interview with Deadline, newly instated Amazon Studios head Jennifer Salke said she was uncertain what a fifth season of the series would look like, or if one would happen at all. (Soloway identifies as gender non-binary and prefers they pronouns).
“Within days of my new job being announced,...
- 6/11/2018
- by Jude Dry
- Indiewire
In November of last year, we reported that Jeffrey Tambor’s assistant Van Barnes accused him of making lewd comments, groping her, and subsequently threatening to sue her if she spoke up. These were claims that, at the time, Tambor denied but ultimately lead to his dismissal from the critically-acclaimed hit Amazon series “Transparent.”
When these allegations arose, Tambor had already wrapped on Season 5 of “Arrested Development” and Mitchell Hurwitz, the show’s creator, and the cast members expressed support for Tambor.
When these allegations arose, Tambor had already wrapped on Season 5 of “Arrested Development” and Mitchell Hurwitz, the show’s creator, and the cast members expressed support for Tambor.
- 5/24/2018
- by Jamie Rogers
- The Playlist
“Arrested Development” actress Jessica Walter has received a flood of support since she told The New York Times that co-star Jeffrey Tambor verbally harassed her on set — and fans are also rallying around her because of a group interview with the newspaper in which some of her male co-stars defended Tambor.
“I have to let go of being angry at him,” Walter said during the interview. She added that in “almost 60 years of working, I’ve never had anybody yell at me like that on a set and it’s hard to deal with, but I’m over it now.”
The report, published Wednesday, said Walter, who plays Lucille Bluth, spoke through tears as Tambor sat a few feet away. He plays her on-screen husband, George Bluth Sr.
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“I have to let go of being angry at him,” Walter said during the interview. She added that in “almost 60 years of working, I’ve never had anybody yell at me like that on a set and it’s hard to deal with, but I’m over it now.”
The report, published Wednesday, said Walter, who plays Lucille Bluth, spoke through tears as Tambor sat a few feet away. He plays her on-screen husband, George Bluth Sr.
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- 5/24/2018
- by Debbie Emery
- The Wrap
Jason Bateman is open to doing more “Arrested Development,” but he won’t stay with the series if Jeffrey Tambor is not involved. The actor told The New York Times, during a sit-down conversation with the whole cast, that his future with the Netflix revival series is dependent on Tambor remaining involved. “I won’t do it without you,” Bateman told Tambor, who said he hoped for more seasons in the future. “I can tell you that.”
Tambor has been accused of sexual harassment by his former assistant Van Barnes and his former “Transparent” co-star Trace Lysette. Amazon conducted an investigation into the sexual harassment allegations and eventually fired Tambor from his starring role on “Transparent.” But “Arrested Development” creator Mitch Hurwitz never received complaints about Tambor during the making of his show, and thus decided to keep Tambor’s role in the upcoming fifth season.
While Tambor never was...
Tambor has been accused of sexual harassment by his former assistant Van Barnes and his former “Transparent” co-star Trace Lysette. Amazon conducted an investigation into the sexual harassment allegations and eventually fired Tambor from his starring role on “Transparent.” But “Arrested Development” creator Mitch Hurwitz never received complaints about Tambor during the making of his show, and thus decided to keep Tambor’s role in the upcoming fifth season.
While Tambor never was...
- 5/23/2018
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
Jessica Walter spoke about her own personal difficulties with “Arrested Development” co-star Jeffrey Tambor, who was recently ousted from his leading role on Amazon’s “Transparent” over sexual misconduct accusations, in an interview published by the New York Times published Wednesday.
Walter — who plays Lucille Bluth opposite TV husband Tambor as George Bluth Sr. on the quirky Netflix comedy — told the Times during a sit-down with the show’s cast ahead of the Season 5 premiere that she needed to “let go of being angry at him” after incidents they had on set.
Walter — who plays Lucille Bluth opposite TV husband Tambor as George Bluth Sr. on the quirky Netflix comedy — told the Times during a sit-down with the show’s cast ahead of the Season 5 premiere that she needed to “let go of being angry at him” after incidents they had on set.
- 5/23/2018
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
In a raw sit-down with the New York Times, the cast of “Arrested Development” addressed the allegations against co-star Jeffrey Tambor, with Jessica Walter saying that he had verbally harassed her.
Walter said that she had to “let go of being angry at him,” adding, “He never crossed the line on our show, with any, you know, sexual whatever. Verbally, yes, he harassed me, but he did apologize. I have to let it go. And I have to give you a chance to, you know, for us to be friends again.”
“But it’s hard because honestly — Jason [Bateman] says this happens all the time,” she went on. “In like almost 60 years of working, I’ve never had anybody yell at me like that on a set. And it’s hard to deal with, but I’m over it now.”
The cast, including Bateman, Tony Hale, David Cross, and Tambor himself,...
Walter said that she had to “let go of being angry at him,” adding, “He never crossed the line on our show, with any, you know, sexual whatever. Verbally, yes, he harassed me, but he did apologize. I have to let it go. And I have to give you a chance to, you know, for us to be friends again.”
“But it’s hard because honestly — Jason [Bateman] says this happens all the time,” she went on. “In like almost 60 years of working, I’ve never had anybody yell at me like that on a set. And it’s hard to deal with, but I’m over it now.”
The cast, including Bateman, Tony Hale, David Cross, and Tambor himself,...
- 5/23/2018
- by Alex Stedman
- Variety Film + TV
Although Amazon pulled “Transparent” star Jeffrey Tambor out of the 2018 Emmy Awards race in early May, the actor will be in the running for the nomination-voting that starts June 11, Variety has confirmed. Netflix is submitting him in the supporting comedy actor category for his work in the fifth season of “Arrested Development,” which bows just ahead of this year’s close of Emmy eligibility.
Amazon opted not to campaign for Tambor, who was accused of sexual harassment on their set, with the first allegation being made at the end of 2017 by his former assistant, Van Barnes. A second allegation followed the next week by another actor on the show, Trace Lysette. Tambor has denied the allegations, but Amazon investigated the claims and later opted to remove him from the series.
“Arrested Development” was in production when the allegations surfaced, and Tambor said that he sent an email to his cast...
Amazon opted not to campaign for Tambor, who was accused of sexual harassment on their set, with the first allegation being made at the end of 2017 by his former assistant, Van Barnes. A second allegation followed the next week by another actor on the show, Trace Lysette. Tambor has denied the allegations, but Amazon investigated the claims and later opted to remove him from the series.
“Arrested Development” was in production when the allegations surfaced, and Tambor said that he sent an email to his cast...
- 5/23/2018
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
Jeffrey Tambor is making the press rounds in support of “Arrested Development” Season 5, the first half of which becomes availble to stream on Netflix at the end of the month. The press tour is Tambor’s first since being accused of sexual harassment by his former assistant Van Barnes and his former “Transparent” co-star Trace Lysette. The allegations led Tambor to be fired from the Amazon comedy series.
During a conversation on Entertainment Weekly Radio, Tambor admitted he’s “a little nervous” being back in the public spotlight after two sexual harassment allegations. The actor has denied the claims, saying last November that he has “never been a predator” and apologizing if his actions were ever “misinterpreted by anyone as being sexually aggressive.” The accusations went public just as Tambor was wrapping production on “Arrested Development” Season 5, and he told EW Radio that he emailed his cast members to apologize.
During a conversation on Entertainment Weekly Radio, Tambor admitted he’s “a little nervous” being back in the public spotlight after two sexual harassment allegations. The actor has denied the claims, saying last November that he has “never been a predator” and apologizing if his actions were ever “misinterpreted by anyone as being sexually aggressive.” The accusations went public just as Tambor was wrapping production on “Arrested Development” Season 5, and he told EW Radio that he emailed his cast members to apologize.
- 5/21/2018
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
In an interview with Sirius Xm’s Jessica Shaw posted to YouTube Monday, Jeffrey Tambor addressed his firing from “Transparent,” as well as his return to “Arrested Development.”
“I sent an email around and said apologies to these people I love so much for the distraction,” Tambor said, referencing his “Arrested Development” cast mates. “‘You’ll be asked questions,’ and things like that.”
The actor, who received multiple accolades for portraying Maura Pfefferman, a transgender character on the Amazon comedy, came under fire in November after his former assistant, Van Barnes, accused him of sexually harassing her. After an investigation into the allegations by Amazon, Tambor officially left the series in February.
“I’m no longer playing Maura — I’m going to miss her very much,” Tambor said. “I’m going to miss that cast that I love so much, and I wish them all the best.”
The actor ended his statement looking forward,...
“I sent an email around and said apologies to these people I love so much for the distraction,” Tambor said, referencing his “Arrested Development” cast mates. “‘You’ll be asked questions,’ and things like that.”
The actor, who received multiple accolades for portraying Maura Pfefferman, a transgender character on the Amazon comedy, came under fire in November after his former assistant, Van Barnes, accused him of sexually harassing her. After an investigation into the allegations by Amazon, Tambor officially left the series in February.
“I’m no longer playing Maura — I’m going to miss her very much,” Tambor said. “I’m going to miss that cast that I love so much, and I wish them all the best.”
The actor ended his statement looking forward,...
- 5/21/2018
- by Christi Carras
- Variety Film + TV
“Arrested Development” creator Mitch Hurwitz is standing by Jeffrey Tambor ahead of the comedy series returning to Netflix for Season 5 at the end of the month. Tambor was accused of sexual harassment by his former assistant Van Barnes and his former “Transparent” co-star Trace Lysette. The allegations resulted in his firing from the Emmy-winning Amazon series, which is confirmed to be returning for a fifth and final season without him.
The sexual harassment allegations against Tambor broke right around the time filming on “Arrested Development” Season 5 was wrapping production. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Hurwitz admitted that while Tambor could be “difficult” and “a grump” on set every once in awhile, Hurwitz never once got a complaint from cast or crew about sexually inappropriate behavior being made by the actor.
“Jeffrey has never evinced that kind of behavior,” Hurwitz said, while also mentioning that the cast and crew “stand with victims of sexual abuse.
The sexual harassment allegations against Tambor broke right around the time filming on “Arrested Development” Season 5 was wrapping production. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Hurwitz admitted that while Tambor could be “difficult” and “a grump” on set every once in awhile, Hurwitz never once got a complaint from cast or crew about sexually inappropriate behavior being made by the actor.
“Jeffrey has never evinced that kind of behavior,” Hurwitz said, while also mentioning that the cast and crew “stand with victims of sexual abuse.
- 5/17/2018
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
Jeffrey Tambor has been a reliable presence at the Emmys for the last three years thanks to his performance as Maura Pfefferman on Amazon’s “Transparent,” but the actor won’t be back in the race in 2018. Gold Derby confirms Amazon has pulled Tambor from Emmys consideration for “Transparent” after the actor was fired from the show due to sexual harassment allegations. Tambor would’ve been considered for the show’s fourth season.
The first sexual harassment allegation against Tambor was made in November 2017 by his former assistant, Van Barnes. The actor’s “Transparent” co-star Trace Lysette followed just over a week later with a second allegation, accusing Tambor of making sexually inappropriate remarks towards her in between takes and pressing up against her. Tambor denied the allegations. Following an internal investigation by Amazon, Tambor was fired from the series.
Tambor’s performance in “Transparent” earned three consecutive Emmy nominations...
The first sexual harassment allegation against Tambor was made in November 2017 by his former assistant, Van Barnes. The actor’s “Transparent” co-star Trace Lysette followed just over a week later with a second allegation, accusing Tambor of making sexually inappropriate remarks towards her in between takes and pressing up against her. Tambor denied the allegations. Following an internal investigation by Amazon, Tambor was fired from the series.
Tambor’s performance in “Transparent” earned three consecutive Emmy nominations...
- 5/9/2018
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
Three months after getting fired from Amazon Prime’s “Transparent,” Jeffrey Tambor has opened up about the sexual harassment accusations leveled against him, telling The Hollywood Reporter, “Lines got blurred. I was difficult. I was mean,” he said.
Tambor was fired from the show in February following accusations in November of harassing two trans women on the set, including costar Trace Lysette and his personal assistant Van Barnes. A third woman unrelated to the production later came forward, makeup artist Tamara Delbridge. In March, Barnes claimed that Tambor watched her sleep naked.
Tambor discussed in more detail his wrongdoings, thought he denied Barnes’ accusations that he acted inappropriately towards her or watched her sleep naked. “I yelled at Jill — she told me recently she was afraid of me,” continued Tambor, who added that he made one of the show’s executive producers cry. He attributed it to fear of playing a trans woman as a cisgender man.
Tambor was fired from the show in February following accusations in November of harassing two trans women on the set, including costar Trace Lysette and his personal assistant Van Barnes. A third woman unrelated to the production later came forward, makeup artist Tamara Delbridge. In March, Barnes claimed that Tambor watched her sleep naked.
Tambor discussed in more detail his wrongdoings, thought he denied Barnes’ accusations that he acted inappropriately towards her or watched her sleep naked. “I yelled at Jill — she told me recently she was afraid of me,” continued Tambor, who added that he made one of the show’s executive producers cry. He attributed it to fear of playing a trans woman as a cisgender man.
- 5/7/2018
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
“Arrested Development” just premiered a remixed edition of Season 4 on Netflix, and it turns out fans won’t have to wait to see the long-ancitipated fifth season. “Arrested Development” Season 5 will debut May 29 on Netflix, The Hollywood Reporter confirms. It’s unclear if Netflix plans to release the full season or just half of the Season 5 episodes (similar to how the company is rolling out “Kimmy Schmidt” Season 4) on May 29, but the date has been set so that the series can qualify for the 2018 Emmy Awards.
As has been previously reported, series regular Jeffrey Tambor will be included in the fifth season following sexual harassment allegations made against him. The actor was fired from his role on Amazon’s “Transparent” following harassment allegations by made his co-star Trace Lysette and former assistant Van Barnes. Tambor shot “Arrested Development” season 5 last fall and will not be removed from the show.
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As has been previously reported, series regular Jeffrey Tambor will be included in the fifth season following sexual harassment allegations made against him. The actor was fired from his role on Amazon’s “Transparent” following harassment allegations by made his co-star Trace Lysette and former assistant Van Barnes. Tambor shot “Arrested Development” season 5 last fall and will not be removed from the show.
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- 5/7/2018
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
As Netflix prepares to launch the fifth season of “Arrested Development,” insiders confirm that Jeffrey Tambor will be back on the show as family patriarch George Bluth, Sr.
It’s not quite a surprise, as “Arrested” was renewed prior to recent allegations of inappropriate conduct against the actor, and was filmed months ago, with Tambor a part of the production. Most of the show’s Season 5 has already been shot by the time those allegations involving him had emerged.
Additionally, according to a high-level Netflix exec, the streaming service did indeed check into the actor’s behavior, in light of allegations against the actor on the set of his Amazon series “Transparent.” While Amazon found cause to remove Tambor from that show, Netflix found that there were no complaints from anyone about Tambor on the set of “Arrested,” nor had there been throughout the show’s earlier run on Fox.
It’s not quite a surprise, as “Arrested” was renewed prior to recent allegations of inappropriate conduct against the actor, and was filmed months ago, with Tambor a part of the production. Most of the show’s Season 5 has already been shot by the time those allegations involving him had emerged.
Additionally, according to a high-level Netflix exec, the streaming service did indeed check into the actor’s behavior, in light of allegations against the actor on the set of his Amazon series “Transparent.” While Amazon found cause to remove Tambor from that show, Netflix found that there were no complaints from anyone about Tambor on the set of “Arrested,” nor had there been throughout the show’s earlier run on Fox.
- 5/4/2018
- by Michael Schneider
- Indiewire
The Bluth family has not seen the last of their patriarch — and probably not the last of his twin brother either.
Yes, it has been confirmed series regular Jeffrey Tambor will, in fact, appear in the upcoming fifth season of “Arrested Development,” a Netflix spokesperson told TheWrap Friday.
The streaming service announced a 2018 release for season 5 of “Arrested Development” last May, long before Tambor — who plays George Bluth Sr. and his brother Oscar on the quirky comedy — was ousted from his leading role on “Transparent.” The star of the Amazon series was fired in February following sexual misconduct accusations posed against him by actresses Van Barnes and Trace Lysette.
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Tambor has denied all accusations of wrongdoing.
In an open letter posted to the sitcom’s Twitter account Tuesday, series creator Mitch Hurwitz announced that the next installment will be dropping “soon. Like real soon. Like, if you knew when, you would not be wrong to be thinking ‘why are we all just hearing this now?'”
He also revealed that the long-rumored Season 4 recut would be arriving Friday, May 4 aka the “premature holiday the Bluth family know as Cinco de Cuatro.”
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The new 22-episode version, “Arrested Development Season 4 Remix: Fateful Consequences,” actually ended up landing on the streaming service Thursday, with no further update on when Season 5 will hit.
Though Amazon investigated Barnes accusations before parting ways with Tambor, the actress said in an appearance on “Megyn Kelly Today” in March the situation had been “partially handled” to her satisfaction. She believes the actor “brought this on himself” and that Amazon hasn’t “completed the whole process of helping me stand back up on my feet.”
In February, David Cross, who plays Tobias Fünke, said in an interview with am New York, “I can’t speak for everybody [on the cast], but I know there are a number of us who stand behind him — from the limited amount we know, we stand behind Jeffrey — and I am one of them,”
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Along with Tambor and Cross, the “Arrested Development” ensemble includes series regulars Jason Bateman, Michael Cera, Tony Hale, Will Arnett, Jessica Walter, Alia Shawkat and Portia de Rossi.
“Arrested Development Season 4 Remix: Fateful Consequences” is currently available for streaming on Netflix. Season 5 is coming “real soon.”
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Yes, it has been confirmed series regular Jeffrey Tambor will, in fact, appear in the upcoming fifth season of “Arrested Development,” a Netflix spokesperson told TheWrap Friday.
The streaming service announced a 2018 release for season 5 of “Arrested Development” last May, long before Tambor — who plays George Bluth Sr. and his brother Oscar on the quirky comedy — was ousted from his leading role on “Transparent.” The star of the Amazon series was fired in February following sexual misconduct accusations posed against him by actresses Van Barnes and Trace Lysette.
Also Read: 'Arrested Development' Season 4 Remix Lands on Netflix the Day Before Cinco de Cuatro
Tambor has denied all accusations of wrongdoing.
In an open letter posted to the sitcom’s Twitter account Tuesday, series creator Mitch Hurwitz announced that the next installment will be dropping “soon. Like real soon. Like, if you knew when, you would not be wrong to be thinking ‘why are we all just hearing this now?'”
He also revealed that the long-rumored Season 4 recut would be arriving Friday, May 4 aka the “premature holiday the Bluth family know as Cinco de Cuatro.”
Also Read: Jeffrey Tambor Accuser Says He Watched Her Sleep Naked (Video)
The new 22-episode version, “Arrested Development Season 4 Remix: Fateful Consequences,” actually ended up landing on the streaming service Thursday, with no further update on when Season 5 will hit.
Though Amazon investigated Barnes accusations before parting ways with Tambor, the actress said in an appearance on “Megyn Kelly Today” in March the situation had been “partially handled” to her satisfaction. She believes the actor “brought this on himself” and that Amazon hasn’t “completed the whole process of helping me stand back up on my feet.”
In February, David Cross, who plays Tobias Fünke, said in an interview with am New York, “I can’t speak for everybody [on the cast], but I know there are a number of us who stand behind him — from the limited amount we know, we stand behind Jeffrey — and I am one of them,”
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Along with Tambor and Cross, the “Arrested Development” ensemble includes series regulars Jason Bateman, Michael Cera, Tony Hale, Will Arnett, Jessica Walter, Alia Shawkat and Portia de Rossi.
“Arrested Development Season 4 Remix: Fateful Consequences” is currently available for streaming on Netflix. Season 5 is coming “real soon.”
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- 5/4/2018
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
George Bluth Sr. will be back.
Despite the swirl of harassment allegations against him, actor Jeffrey Tambor will appear in the upcoming fifth season of “Arrested Development,” Variety has learned. A Netflix spokesperson confirmed the news about “Arrested,” which is set to return to the streaming service later this month.
Speculation had been rampant about whether the actor would still be featured on the show, given the turmoil around his role on Amazon’s “Transparent.” Tambor officially left that series in February ahead of its fifth season, following multiple misconduct allegations against him by his former personal assistant, Van Barnes, as well as guest star Trace Lysette. Those charges led to an internal investigation by Amazon.
Tambor has denied the harassment allegations, saying, “I am profoundly disappointed in Amazon’s handling of these false accusations against me.”
The cast of “Arrested Development” has voiced their support of their co-star, with...
Despite the swirl of harassment allegations against him, actor Jeffrey Tambor will appear in the upcoming fifth season of “Arrested Development,” Variety has learned. A Netflix spokesperson confirmed the news about “Arrested,” which is set to return to the streaming service later this month.
Speculation had been rampant about whether the actor would still be featured on the show, given the turmoil around his role on Amazon’s “Transparent.” Tambor officially left that series in February ahead of its fifth season, following multiple misconduct allegations against him by his former personal assistant, Van Barnes, as well as guest star Trace Lysette. Those charges led to an internal investigation by Amazon.
Tambor has denied the harassment allegations, saying, “I am profoundly disappointed in Amazon’s handling of these false accusations against me.”
The cast of “Arrested Development” has voiced their support of their co-star, with...
- 5/4/2018
- by Debra Birnbaum
- Variety Film + TV
Barry Zuckerkorn (Henry Winkler) just gave up some privileged information about his most difficult clients.
Winkler, who plays the Bluths’ incompetent lawyer on “Arrested Development,” says Season 5 of the show about a wealthy family who lost everything and the one son who had no choice but to keep them all together will premiere this summer.
“That will be on midsummer,” the “Barry” star said in an interview with Decider published Friday, when asked about the premiere date for the upcoming installment. “We just shot it before Christmas.”
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A Netflix spokesperson confirmed to TheWrap Season 5 “is coming soon.”
Winkler’s comment about the drop date is the most recent bit of news about Season 5, after “Arrested Development” executive producer Ron Howard tweeted a picture last month showing his voiceover work for the upcoming season was already underway.
“For my birthday this morning I was back at the mic for the ‘Next…#ArrestedDevelopment,'” the famously-uncredited narrator tweeted, along with a photo of his partially obscured script for the first episode of the season and footage of Michael Bluth (Jason Bateman) climbing up some stairs, in what we hope is a model home.
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Though Netflix confirmed a 2018 release for Season 5 of “Arrested Development” last May, no official premiere date has been announced. However, David Cross told am New York in February that filming is “all done” on the long-awaited installment. “Hopefully, in the spring it’ll be out,” he added.
Cross also mentioned in the interview that, while he “can’t speak for everybody,” he and some of the other cast members “stand behind” co-star Jeffrey Tambor, who was ousted from Amazon’s “Transparent” in February, following sexual misconduct accusations posed against him by actresses Van Barnes and Trace Lysette.
The actor said he doubts the accusations will affect Tambor’s involvement in the series, but is not the one who makes those decisions.
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Along with Bateman, Tambor, and Cross, the “Arrested Development” cast includes series regulars Michael Cera, Tony Hale, Will Arnett, Jessica Walter, Alia Shawkat and Portia de Rossi.
Read original story Henry Winkler Says ‘Arrested Development’ Season 5 Will Premiere in ‘Midsummer’ At TheWrap...
Winkler, who plays the Bluths’ incompetent lawyer on “Arrested Development,” says Season 5 of the show about a wealthy family who lost everything and the one son who had no choice but to keep them all together will premiere this summer.
“That will be on midsummer,” the “Barry” star said in an interview with Decider published Friday, when asked about the premiere date for the upcoming installment. “We just shot it before Christmas.”
Also Read: Rejoice, 'Arrested Development' Fans! Ron Howard's Season 5 Narration Is Underway (Photo)
A Netflix spokesperson confirmed to TheWrap Season 5 “is coming soon.”
Winkler’s comment about the drop date is the most recent bit of news about Season 5, after “Arrested Development” executive producer Ron Howard tweeted a picture last month showing his voiceover work for the upcoming season was already underway.
“For my birthday this morning I was back at the mic for the ‘Next…#ArrestedDevelopment,'” the famously-uncredited narrator tweeted, along with a photo of his partially obscured script for the first episode of the season and footage of Michael Bluth (Jason Bateman) climbing up some stairs, in what we hope is a model home.
Also Read: 'Arrested Development' Star David Cross: I 'Stand Behind' Jeffrey Tambor Despite Misconduct Accusations
Though Netflix confirmed a 2018 release for Season 5 of “Arrested Development” last May, no official premiere date has been announced. However, David Cross told am New York in February that filming is “all done” on the long-awaited installment. “Hopefully, in the spring it’ll be out,” he added.
Cross also mentioned in the interview that, while he “can’t speak for everybody,” he and some of the other cast members “stand behind” co-star Jeffrey Tambor, who was ousted from Amazon’s “Transparent” in February, following sexual misconduct accusations posed against him by actresses Van Barnes and Trace Lysette.
The actor said he doubts the accusations will affect Tambor’s involvement in the series, but is not the one who makes those decisions.
Also Read: David Cross Responds to Accusations of Racism: 'I Don't Remember This at All'
Along with Bateman, Tambor, and Cross, the “Arrested Development” cast includes series regulars Michael Cera, Tony Hale, Will Arnett, Jessica Walter, Alia Shawkat and Portia de Rossi.
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- 4/27/2018
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Alia Shawkat supports the women who say Jeffrey Tambor sexually harassed them on the set of “Transparent.” “I was surprised, obviously. I’ve known him since I was very young,” Shawkat told IndieWire in New York on April 23 while promoting her new movie, “Duck Butter.” “I support the voices of the victims though, whatever they said.”
Shawkat has known Tambor since she was 14 years old, when she played Maeby Fünke on “Arrested Development” opposite Tambor’s George Bluth Sr. Last year, she appeared on “Transparent” Season 4. Tambor has been accused of sexual harassment by two women, and was subsequently fired from “Transparent” Season 5 by Amazon.
On November 8, Deadline reported that Amazon was conducting an investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Tambor by his former assistant, Van Barnes. One week later, “Transparent” actress Trace Lysette wrote on Twitter that Tambor had cornered her up against a wall on set and thrust his pelvis against her.
Shawkat has known Tambor since she was 14 years old, when she played Maeby Fünke on “Arrested Development” opposite Tambor’s George Bluth Sr. Last year, she appeared on “Transparent” Season 4. Tambor has been accused of sexual harassment by two women, and was subsequently fired from “Transparent” Season 5 by Amazon.
On November 8, Deadline reported that Amazon was conducting an investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Tambor by his former assistant, Van Barnes. One week later, “Transparent” actress Trace Lysette wrote on Twitter that Tambor had cornered her up against a wall on set and thrust his pelvis against her.
- 4/23/2018
- by Jude Dry
- Indiewire
Van Barnes, Jeffrey Tambor’s former Transparent assistant and now an accuser, told NBC’s Megyn Kelly today that Tambor admitted to watching her sleep unclothed and repeatedly propositioned her at contract negotiation time. Barnes said the alleged harassment was particularly hurtful because Barnes is a transgender woman and was drawn to the show’s portrayal of transgender issues. “He could draw from me for his character,” said Barnes, who worked for Tambor for two years…...
- 3/7/2018
- Deadline TV
Jeffrey Tambor’s former assistant Van Barnes appeared on “Megyn Kelly Today” on Wednesday, revealing new details from her sexual misconduct accusations against the “Transparent” star, including her claim that Tambor admitted to watching her sleep naked. “I worked for Jeffrey Tambor for just about two years, on ‘Transparent,’ and a few other projects and movies,” Barnes told Megyn Kelly. “Continually, I was always harassed. It ran the gamut of sexual harassment, physical harassment, and verbal abuse constantly.” Barnes says Tambor continuously asked her why they had not slept together. “It wasn’t something I could always deflect, the sexual statements and requests,”...
- 3/7/2018
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Van Barnes, the former assistant to Jeffrey Tambor who accused the actor of sexual harassment, gave her first television interview on March 7. In an interview with Megyn Kelly on her NBC morning show, Barnes revealed more details of the harassment she said she experienced “continually” while working for Tambor. Because she spoke out, along with “Transparent” actress Trace Lysette, Amazon announced earlier this year that Tambor would not be returning to the groundbreaking show on which he played the central character.
“Continually, I was always harassed. It ran the gamut of sexual harassment, physical harassment, and verbal abuse constantly. And this all really falls under the problem Hollywood has right now with this abuse of power and misogyny,” said Barnes.
Tambor denied the allegations when they first surfaced last fall, saying in an official statement: “I have never been a predator—ever. I am deeply sorry if any action of...
“Continually, I was always harassed. It ran the gamut of sexual harassment, physical harassment, and verbal abuse constantly. And this all really falls under the problem Hollywood has right now with this abuse of power and misogyny,” said Barnes.
Tambor denied the allegations when they first surfaced last fall, saying in an official statement: “I have never been a predator—ever. I am deeply sorry if any action of...
- 3/7/2018
- by Jude Dry
- Indiewire
“The Death of Stalin” director and co-writer Armando Iannucci said he never considered re-editing his film after two women made sexual harassment allegations against co-star Jeffrey Tambor. A two-time Emmy-winner for “Transparent,” Tambor faces accusations from his former assistant, Van Barnes, and series actress Trace Lysette. Both came forward in November, after the October 20 U.K. release of “The Death of Stalin.”
“The film had been shot, it had been released in the U.K. before any of this came out, and I don’t want to take anything away from his performance,” said Iannucci, an Oscar-nominated screenwriter (“In the Loop”) who also created HBO’s “Veep.” “And it was great to work with him.” Tambor receives the esteemed “and Jeffrey Tambor” tag in the film’s closing credits.
While Ridley Scott recast Kevin Spacey in “All the Money in the World” just weeks ahead of its release date — for...
“The film had been shot, it had been released in the U.K. before any of this came out, and I don’t want to take anything away from his performance,” said Iannucci, an Oscar-nominated screenwriter (“In the Loop”) who also created HBO’s “Veep.” “And it was great to work with him.” Tambor receives the esteemed “and Jeffrey Tambor” tag in the film’s closing credits.
While Ridley Scott recast Kevin Spacey in “All the Money in the World” just weeks ahead of its release date — for...
- 3/7/2018
- by Jenna Marotta
- Indiewire
David Cross says he and a number of other “Arrested Development” stars are supporting their co-star Jeffrey Tambor, after the 73-year-old actor departed Amazon’s “Transparent” following allegations of sexual harassment against him. Tambor officially exited “Transparent” earlier this month, after he was accused of sexual harassment by former assistant Van Barnes and his co-star, Trace Lysette, whose accusations he has publicly denied. Following the...
- 2/22/2018
- by Shakiel Mahjouri
- ET Canada
Despite his recent ousting from his Emmy-winning role on Amazon’s “Transparent” after an internal investigation into allegations of sexual harassment, actor Jeffrey Tambor may still have at least one small screen turn to look forward to: the return of “Arrested Development.” The beloved comedy’s fifth season wrapped in November, though there’s no word yet on a release date for the Netflix series or Tambor’s role in the long-gestating revival, which comes four years after the streaming giant first released the fourth season.
amNY reports that Tambor’s “Arrested” co-star David Cross — himself the subject of recent harassment claims — told the outlet that many members of the cast “stand behind” the actor and are hopeful he will return for the upcoming fifth season. “I can’t speak for everybody, but I know there are a number of us who stand behind him — from the limited amount we know,...
amNY reports that Tambor’s “Arrested” co-star David Cross — himself the subject of recent harassment claims — told the outlet that many members of the cast “stand behind” the actor and are hopeful he will return for the upcoming fifth season. “I can’t speak for everybody, but I know there are a number of us who stand behind him — from the limited amount we know,...
- 2/21/2018
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
Jeffrey Tambor may be out of Amazon's Transparent, but he is not going down without a fight.
The award-winning actor has released a statement in response to his controversial exit from the series, and it seems like he is mad at both Amazon and creator Jill Solloway.
“I am profoundly disappointed in Amazon’s handling of these false accusations against me,” Tambor said.
“I am even more disappointed in Jill Soloway’s unfair characterization of me as someone who would ever cause harm to any of my fellow cast mates.”
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He continued, “In our four-year history of working together on this incredible show, these accusations have Never been revealed or discussed directly with me or anyone at Amazon.
"Therefore, I can only surmise that the investigation against me was deeply flawed and biased toward the toxic politicized atmosphere that afflicted our set.
The award-winning actor has released a statement in response to his controversial exit from the series, and it seems like he is mad at both Amazon and creator Jill Solloway.
“I am profoundly disappointed in Amazon’s handling of these false accusations against me,” Tambor said.
“I am even more disappointed in Jill Soloway’s unfair characterization of me as someone who would ever cause harm to any of my fellow cast mates.”
Related: Get Amazon Prime for Award-Winning TV, Amazing Channels & Free Shipping!
He continued, “In our four-year history of working together on this incredible show, these accusations have Never been revealed or discussed directly with me or anyone at Amazon.
"Therefore, I can only surmise that the investigation against me was deeply flawed and biased toward the toxic politicized atmosphere that afflicted our set.
- 2/16/2018
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Last fall, “Transparent” star Jeffrey Tambor‘s former assistant Van Barnes accused him of making lewd comments, groping her and threatening to sue if she spoke up about his behavior. A few days later, semi-regular series star Trace Lysette alleged that Tambor made lewd, sexual and unwelcome remarks while they worked together, in addition to becoming “physical.” At the time, Tambor denied the allegations and made indications that he was prepared to leave Amazon‘s acclaimed program.
- 2/16/2018
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
Star out in wake of sexual harassment allegations.
Amazon has reportedly confirmed that Jeffrey Tambor will not be returning to the cast of Transparent, the streaming comedy series for which Tambor has won two Emmys playing a transgender father.
The Golden Globe-winning series created by Jill Soloway was ordered for a fifth season last year before allegations of sexual harassment were made against Tambor by transgender actresses Van Barnes (also Tambor’s former assistant) and Trace Lysette.
Tambor, who admitted that he could be hard to work with but said he has never been a predator, made a statement last November suggesting he would not return to the show, the fourth season of which aired last autumn.
Tambor’s statement at the time said: “I’ve already made clear my deep regret if any action of mine was ever misinterpreted by anyone as being aggressive, but the idea that I would deliberately harass anyone is simply and utterly...
Amazon has reportedly confirmed that Jeffrey Tambor will not be returning to the cast of Transparent, the streaming comedy series for which Tambor has won two Emmys playing a transgender father.
The Golden Globe-winning series created by Jill Soloway was ordered for a fifth season last year before allegations of sexual harassment were made against Tambor by transgender actresses Van Barnes (also Tambor’s former assistant) and Trace Lysette.
Tambor, who admitted that he could be hard to work with but said he has never been a predator, made a statement last November suggesting he would not return to the show, the fourth season of which aired last autumn.
Tambor’s statement at the time said: “I’ve already made clear my deep regret if any action of mine was ever misinterpreted by anyone as being aggressive, but the idea that I would deliberately harass anyone is simply and utterly...
- 2/15/2018
- by John Hazelton
- ScreenDaily
Update: Jeffrey Tambor has responded to being fired from Amazon's Transparent. Calling the sexual harassment allegations against him "false accusations," the actor also questioned the handling of the investigation that followed.
“I am profoundly disappointed in Amazon’s handling of these false accusations against me,” he said, via Variety. “I am even more disappointed in Jill Soloway’s unfair characterization of me as someone who would ever cause harm to any of my fellow cast mates. In our four-year history of working together on this incredible show, these accusations...
“I am profoundly disappointed in Amazon’s handling of these false accusations against me,” he said, via Variety. “I am even more disappointed in Jill Soloway’s unfair characterization of me as someone who would ever cause harm to any of my fellow cast mates. In our four-year history of working together on this incredible show, these accusations...
- 2/15/2018
- Rollingstone.com
When Transparent returns to Amazon for Season 5, it will be without Jeffrey Tambor.
Per Deadline, the Emmy winning drama series has parted ways with its leading man in the wake of a lengthy investigation by Amazon.
The streaming giant was looking into multiple claims of misconduct, and as a result, Tambor has been let go from the show.
“I have great respect and admiration for Van Barnes and Trace Lysette, whose courage in speaking out about their experience on Transparent is an example of the leadership this moment in our culture requires,” Series creator, Jill Soloway revealed.
Related: Transparent on Amazon: What the Critics Are Saying...
“We are grateful to the many trans people who have supported our vision for Transparent since its inception and remain heartbroken about the pain and mistrust their experience has generated in our community,” she added.
“We are taking definitive action to ensure our workplace...
Per Deadline, the Emmy winning drama series has parted ways with its leading man in the wake of a lengthy investigation by Amazon.
The streaming giant was looking into multiple claims of misconduct, and as a result, Tambor has been let go from the show.
“I have great respect and admiration for Van Barnes and Trace Lysette, whose courage in speaking out about their experience on Transparent is an example of the leadership this moment in our culture requires,” Series creator, Jill Soloway revealed.
Related: Transparent on Amazon: What the Critics Are Saying...
“We are grateful to the many trans people who have supported our vision for Transparent since its inception and remain heartbroken about the pain and mistrust their experience has generated in our community,” she added.
“We are taking definitive action to ensure our workplace...
- 2/15/2018
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Jeffrey Tambor is officially done at Transparent and will not be a part of the acclaimed Amazon drama’s upcoming fifth season.
The news, reported by our sister site Deadline, comes three months after he first was accused of engaging in sexual harassment on the set. Amazon told Deadline that Tambor will not be back at all, and that the studio’s investigation into the harassment claims has concluded.
“I have great respect and admiration for Van Barnes and Trace Lysette, whose courage in speaking out about their experience on Transparent is an example of the leadership this moment in our culture requires,...
The news, reported by our sister site Deadline, comes three months after he first was accused of engaging in sexual harassment on the set. Amazon told Deadline that Tambor will not be back at all, and that the studio’s investigation into the harassment claims has concluded.
“I have great respect and admiration for Van Barnes and Trace Lysette, whose courage in speaking out about their experience on Transparent is an example of the leadership this moment in our culture requires,...
- 2/15/2018
- TVLine.com
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