HBO has cancelled Game Change amid accusations of sexual harassment against Mark Halperin, who co-authored the book on which the 2016 presidential election miniseries/TV movie is based.
In a statement, the cable network said of the pre-cancelled project:
“HBO is no longer proceeding with the project tied to the untitled book co-authored by Mark Halperin and John Heilemann on the 2016 Presidential election. HBO has no tolerance for sexual harassment within the company or its productions.”
Variety adds:
CNN reported Wednesday that five women had come forward accusing the journalist, who has co-written several books about recent elections and contributes to the Showtime series “The Circus,” and accused him of sexual harassment in incidents ranging from propositioning them for sex to kissing to grabbing one’s breasts against her will. CNN did not name the accusers. The incidents are alleged to have taken place while Halperin worked for ABC News.
Page 48 says
Game Over.
Jo Hastey says
10 to 20 years ago everyone was flirting at the workplace. Shame on those that want to get in on the bandwagon of the real victims. This is a good man. Don’t ruin his reputation over office play.
Dale McKinzie says
I think that he should be considered innocent until proven guilty but if he is in fact guilty Jo Hastey when did grabbing a women’s breast against her will become mere office play???