Warner Bros. suspends ’Arrow’, ‘The Flash’ executive producer over sexual harassment allegations
FILE – In this Aug. 11, 2016 file photo, executive producer Andrew Kreisberg participates in a panel during The CW Television Critics Association summer press tour in Beverly Hills, Calif. “Supergirl” and “Arrow” executive producer Kreisberg has been suspended by Warners Bros. Television Group pending an investigation of sexual harassment and inappropriate touching accusations made by 19 former and current employees. Warners Bros. confirmed the suspension Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, and said in a statement, “We take all allegations of misconduct extremely seriously.” (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
Arrowverse showrunner Andrew Kreisberg has been suspended amid accusations of sexual harassment and inappropriate touching from 19 former and current employees.
Kreisberg executive produces “Arrow”, “The Flash” and “Supergirl”.
Warner Bros. Television Group confirmed the suspension and investigation Saturday. The company says in a statement it “takes all allegations of misconduct extremely seriously.”
Accusations against Kreisberg first were reported by Variety, which did not identify the accusers by name, saying they feared retaliation.
Kreisberg’s shows run on the CW network. He’s also an executive producer of “The Flash” and “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow.”
His agent didn’t immediately return an email seeking comment Saturday.
Kreisberg told Variety he’s made comments on women’s appearances and clothes in his capacity as an executive director “but they were not sexualized.” He also said, like others, “I have given someone a non-sexual hug or kiss on the cheek.” NVG
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