Russell Brand Accused of Sexual Assault on ‘Arthur’ Movie Set in New Lawsuit
variety.comMichaela Zee Russell Brand has been accused of sexual assault by a film extra during the production of “Arthur” in July 2010.
In a lawsuit, filed Friday in the New York Supreme Court and obtained by Variety, a woman — referred to as Jane Doe — said that Brand “appeared intoxicated, smelled of alcohol, and was carrying a bottle of vodka on set” prior to the assault.
Brand, who played the titular role in 2011’s “Arthur,” then proceeded to expose himself to the complainant and in full view of the cast and crew, the lawsuit states. “The sexual assault happened later that same day when I was in the bathroom.
Mr. Brand entered after me and assaulted me, as a member of the production crew guarded the door from outside,” the suit reads. “As a result of the sexual abuse, I suffered and continue to suffer extreme embarrassment, shame, and fear.” Companies that were involved in the production — including Warner Bros.
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