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The theater world, an industry Rudin still rules with an iron hand, has been similarly silent.
This piece barely scratches the surface of Scott Rudins abusive, racist and sexist behavior, shetweetedon April 7.
Similarly to Harvey [Weinstein], too many are afraid to speak out.
I support and applaud those who did.
Theres good reason to be afraid because hes vindictive and not afraid of lying.
Everybody knows he has a terrible temper, throws stuff and terrorizes his assistants.
People have been in business with him for a long time.
Hollywood is known for forgiving a lot of really terrible behavior.
Sources within Hollywood who have worked with Rudin over the years described him as having three distinct faces.
There is the bad Rudin: the reported serial assistant abuser.
Then there is the cruel Rudin: the one both despisedandneeded by Broadway.
Fear hangs in the air.
(Rudin did not respond to our interview requests.)
Its hard to make a fortune on those little movies.
So [I think] hes not at A24 because that is where he wants to be.
Hes there because its the only place that has the patience to deal with him right now.
Because nobody really wants to work with him.
He doesnt really work with huge talent anymore.
What was the last big-budget movie he made?
Some people say hes too frickin difficult.
Still, the theater world has recently been undergoing areckoningto correct historical imbalances in the industry.
Insiders say it may be the sphere most likely to topple the producers career.
And that will exert a top-down pressure on the creative community to finally thwart Rudins power and influence.
The silence about Scott Rudin: unacceptable.
Olivo says in the clip.
That should be a no-brainer.
Those of you who say youre scared, what are you afraid of?
Shouldnt you be more afraid of not saying something and more people being hurt?
(A representative for Jackman did not respond to a request for comment.)
But119 assistants in five years?
Thats a big burn rate.
Its like, look, if you had any balls, you sue.
I dont care if you think youre going to get blackballed out of the business.
If this guy did this to you, you sue him.
