Director Cary Fukunaga accused of ‘grooming’ on sets: ‘He needs to be stopped’
nypost.comtold Rolling Stone that the director has engaged in “absolute, clear-cut abuse of power” when interacting with young female actresses and crew members.His goal, they alleged, is to engage in romantic relationships.
One unidentified woman who reportedly dated him after they met on set said a “heavy weight” was “lifted” after they parted ways, according to Rolling Stone. “When I thought about him, I just wanted to vomit,” she said.
The 44-year-old “True Detective” director’s attorney, Michael Plonsker, denied the claims to Rolling Stone, saying in a statement: “There is nothing salacious about pursuing friendships or consensual romantic relationships with women.”He also noted that “no one ever — not once — voiced such sentiments” of the claims to Fukunaga.“He creates a work environment that is creative, collaborative and welcoming to all,” Plonsker added in the statement.The Post has reached out for comment from Fukunaga’s representatives, as well as Apple TV+.
The accusations come after 23-year-old actress and skateboarder Rachelle Vinberg recently alleged on Instagram that Fukunaga groomed her when he approached her at a skatepark and asked her to audition for a Samsung commercial he was directing.
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