F. Murray Abraham blames ‘jokes’ for sexual misconduct claims: ‘Forgive me’

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alleged sexual misconduct.“We take allegations of misconduct seriously and investigate them thoroughly,” the show’s production company, Lionsgate, said in a statement this week. “As a matter of corporate policy, we do not discuss our personnel actions.”The “Amadeus” actor was reportedly given a warning after the first complaint and terminated after the second when series star and creator Rob McElhenney was informed.In “Mythic Quest,” Abraham played author and video game writer C.W.

Longbottom, who was written off the show in the premiere of the third season that aired in November. The seasoned actor called his role a “special gift,” telling Vanity Fair in 2021 that he found a “community” on the “Mythic Quest” set.When Abraham’s departure was announced last year, Lionsgate did not give a reason. “F.

Murray Abraham will not be returning to Season 3 of ‘Mythic Quest.’ Beyond that, we do not comment on matters concerning personnel,” the company said at the time.McElhenney, 46, told Variety last May that it was a “bummer to not have Murray in this season,” but assured viewers that the “beloved character” would receive “a really fitting tribute.”.