Bryan Singer Still Directing Red Sonja Despite Latest Allegations

Bryan Singer is still attached to direct Millennium Films' Singer was sued for raping a teenager; previous lawsuits alleging sexual assault were filed, dating back to 2014.

Harvey Weinstein's alleged sexual misconduct. In the months since, survivors across Hollywood and other industries have come forward to shed light on other instances of sexual misconduct. Weinstein and others accused of sexual misconduct have since faced consequences for their actions, thanks in part to public outcry as part of #MeToo and Time's Up. Now however, Singer will keep his job on Red Sonja.

THR is reporting Millennium Films CEO Avi Lerner has responded to the question of whether the studio would keep Singer on board Red Sonja. He issued the following statement:

I continue to be in development for Red Sonja and Bryan Singer continues to be attached. The over $800 million Bohemian Rhapsody has grossed, making it the highest grossing drama in film history, is testament to his remarkable vision and acumen. I know the difference between agenda driven fake news and reality, and I am very comfortable with this decision. In America people are innocent until proven otherwise.

The Time's Up organization issued a statement in response to Singer remaining on board Red Sonja:

Those who hire alleged abs must recognize that these decisions not only subject their employees to possibly unsafe working conditions, but also perpetuate a broken system that rewards powerful people and allows them to act without consequence.

It should be noted that Lerner was sued, along with Millennium Films and Nu Image Entertainment, for sexual harassment in 2017 by a former employee. Further, Expendables' Terry Crews said Lerner threatened him with "troubles" if the actor didn't drop his sexual harassment claims against WME agent Adam Venit. Crews said he ed on Expendables 4 because of this comment from Lerner, instead choosing to continue speaking out against sexual misconduct in Hollywood.

Considering the work that has been done in Hollywood as part of the #MeToo and Time's Up movements, the industry is undoubtedly taking steps to remove people from power who abuse their influence and reach in order harass and sexually assault others - and get away with it. However, there is still a great deal more work to be done. Arguably, the reason Singer is keeping such a high profile directing gig as the Red Sonja movie is because Lerner runs Millennium, and has a history of alleged sexual harassment himself. Until Hollywood makes it impossible for those who sexually harass and assault to keep finding employment, people like that will be able to stick around.