The Apprentice director Ali Abbasi is addressing an alleged groping incident that reportedly occurred at CAA’s Golden Globes celebration earlier this 12 months.
At some point after the information broke, the filmmaker took to X (previously Twitter) Saturday morning to apologize and clarify his facet. “I wish to handle the current articles about me straight and overtly,” he wrote. “I totally perceive that my motion made somebody uncomfortable, no matter my intent, and for that, I’m really sorry.”
Abbasi continued, “I had frolicked with the particular person involved on a number of events and had motive to suppose we had a pleasant relationship. After I noticed him on the Golden Globes celebration, I used to be excited to reconnect. I made an over-familiar gesture — a slap on the rear — which I supposed as playful and never in any sexual manner in anyway. I rapidly realized I had misjudged the state of affairs. I apologized to him on the spot, and the next day I made certain my apology was reiterated via my representatives.”
The Hollywood Reporter reported on Friday that the filmmaker was now not represented by CAA and Leisure 360 following the groping accusation. Nonetheless, Abbasi beforehand cited a brand new route in his profession path for his exit.
“The suggestion that I used to be dropped by my illustration as a result of this interplay is fake,” Abbasi added in his assertion on X. “My determination to half methods was a long-term profession determination that was not formed by quick motivations. I consider in taking accountability for my actions; I made a mistake, I apologized and have realized a precious life lesson.
“I consider in taking accountability for my actions; I made a mistake, I apologized and have realized a precious life lesson,” he concluded. “I stay grateful for the unbelievable work of our forged, crew and supporters on The Apprentice, and I hope the main focus stays on their achievements.”
The Apprentice, starring Sebastian Stan as a younger Donald Trump, earned two Oscar nominations.