‘Good Omens’ final season production suspended following Neil Gaiman assault allegations
nme.comGood Omens has been suspended following sex assault allegations towards creator Neil Gaiman.The Amazon Prime Video fantasy-comedy series – based on the book by Gaiman and Terry Pratchett – follows Michael Sheen’s angel Aziraphale and David Tennant’s demon Crowley.
The new season was due to begin shooting in Scotland but it has now been paused, reports Variety.It was renewed for a final season in December 2023.The suspension comes after Gaiman was accused of sexual assault by two women in July, claims the writer has strongly denied.According to an article and podcast by Tortoise, Gaiman was reported to be the subject of a police investigation in New Zealand.
The allegations span across two decades and come from women who Gaiman was reportedly in consensual relationships with. However, the women argued they experienced what the publication described as “rough and degrading” sex which they claim was not always consensual.One woman alleged that Gaiman sexually assaulted her within hours of their first meeting in a bath at his New Zealand residence.
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