NEW YORK – Scott Rudin says he's “stepping back” from film and streaming projects, along with his Broadway productions, as the fallout continued for one of the entertainment industry's most powerful and prolific producers following renewed accusations of bullying.
In a statement Tuesday, Rudin said he would use the time to “work on personal issues I should have long ago.” Rudin, who has many projects in various stages of development, didn't otherwise specify what “stepping back” entailed. “When I commented over the weekend, I was focused on Broadway reopening successfully and not wanting my previous behavior to detract from everyone’s efforts to return,” said Rudin. "It’s clear to me I should take the same path in film and streaming.