Louis C.K.’s candid admission on Friday that he engaged in sexual misconduct with multiple women has seemingly brought the curtain down on his acclaimed career and his extensive associations with several top networks.
Executives for FX, where C.K. hit his most noteworthy creative stride in recent years with shows such as “Louie,” his fictionalized series about a single father who was also a comedian, “Better Things” and “Baskets,” said they were terminating his overall deal.
“Hi. I’m here. I have to say something.
It’s so important,” Adlon said in a statement. “My family and I are devastated and in shock after the admission of abhorrent behavior by my friend and partner, Louis C.K. I feel deep sorrow and empathy for the women who have come forward. I am asking for privacy at this time for myself and my family. I am processing and grieving and hope to say more as soon as I am able.”FX had initially been more cautious following the report, saying the situation was “under review.” But its stance changed with C.K.’s confession.
Now is not the time for him to make television shows.
“Louis has now confirmed the truth of the reports relating to the five women victimized by his misconduct, which we were unaware of previously,” the statement continued. “As far as we know, his behavior over the past eight years on all five series he has produced for FX Networks and/or FX Productions has been professional.
“However, now is not the time for him to make television shows. Now is the time for him to honestly address the women who have come forth to speak about their painful experiences, a process which he began today with his public statement. FX Networks and FX Productions remain committed to doing everything we can to ensure that all people work in an environment…
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