“The Apprentice” director Ali Abbasi apologized on Saturday for what he called a “bang on the back” by an A-list actor at a Golden Globes party in January which he said was not sexual and said he lost caa and Management 360 rather than the opposite, in an exclusive statement about losing.
“I made an over-known gesture-a bang on the back-as I was going to be playful and not in any sexual way,” he said in an exclusive statement to lose an interaction that upset an unidentified A-list actor. “I apologize to him in place, and the next day I made sure my apology was repeated through my representatives.”
Media reports on Friday Said Caa and Management 360 lost Abbasi over what was characterized as a “groping” incident. An individual with knowledge of the incident said he was accused of putting his finger in the actor’s buttocks. The A-list male actors have not been identified.
Abbasi’s statement said that the moment was intended as “playful”, which indicates that there was a bad judgment in a crowded party rather than a sexual progress.
Abbasi’s statement further noted that reports were dropped by CAA and Management 360 were “false”, and that was instead his decision.
“The proposal that I was dropped by my representation because of this interaction is false. My decision to share roads was a long -term career decision that was not formed by short -term motives.
The Iranian -born Danish director is nominated for a Spirit Award for best director and is expected to be at the ceremony on the beach in Santa Monica on Saturday. His movie “The Apprentice”, about the emergence of Donald Trump, has two Oscar nominations to the actors Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong.
Abbasi was represented by powerhouse agent Maha Dakil and Eryn Brown, a Power Player on Management 360. The A-Listerskågaren in question is represented by CAA.
CAA did not respond to a request for comment. Management 360 could not be reached.
Read Abbasi’s full statement below:
I want to deal with the latest articles directly and openly. I fully understand that my action made someone uncomfortable, regardless of my intention, and for that I am really sorry. I had spent time with the person concerned on several occasions and had reason to believe that we had a friendly relationship. When I saw him at the Golden Globes party, I was happy to reconnect. I made an over-known gesture-a bang on the back-as I thought to be playful and not in any sexual way. I quickly realized that I had misjudged the situation. I apologize to him in place, and the next day I made sure my apology was repeated through my representatives. The proposal that I was dropped by my representation because of this interaction is false. My decision to share roads was a long -term career decision that was not formed by short -term motives. I believe in taking responsibility for my actions; I made a mistake, I apologize and have learned a valuable life lesson. I remain grateful for the incredible work on our role, crew and supporters at the apprentice, and I hope that the focus will remain on their performance.
