Published 12:05 IST, February 2nd 2021
Marilyn Manson dropped from 'American Gods' post abuse allegations by Evan Rachel Wood
Marilyn Manson known as Brian Warner has been removed from Starz's "American Gods" and Shudder's "Creepshow" after Evan Rachel Wood accused him of sexual abuse.
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Marilyn Manson will be removed from Starz's American Gods and Shudder's Creepshow after Westworld actress Evan Rachel Wood and four or women have accused musician of abuse. Manson, whose real name is Brian Warner, has denied allegations. axing comes after Evan Rachel Wood publicly accused him of “horrifically” abusing and “grooming” her when actress was still a teenr. Yesterday, Wood shared an Instagram post detailing her allegations of abuse against Manson.
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Evan Rachel Wood claims being abused by Marilyn Manson
As reported by AP News, musician Marilyn Manson was dropped by his record label on Monday after actress Evan Rachel Wood accused her ex-fiancé of sexual and or physical abuse, alleging she was “manipulated into submission” during ir relationship. Wood, who stars on HBO’s Westworld, h spoken frequently in recent years about being abused in a relationship but did t name person until she posted about it on Monday on Instagram. Manson’s label, Loma Vista Recordings, said in a statement to Deline that after “disturbing allegations,” it will “cease to furr promote his current album” and has “also decided t to work with Marilyn Manson on any future projects.” Manson has come forward and denied allegations in an Instagram post.
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An upcoming episode of Starz' American Gods originally featuring Manson will t air until his performance is removed. episode is currently in process of being edited. Manson h a recurring role in drama's third season and appeared in two episodes, including episode 4 Unseen, which aired Sunday. His arc will end in episode 7 and he will t reappear in series, according to Entertainment Online. ditionally, AMC's Shudder has pulled Manson's episode of horror anthology series Creepshow, according to Deline. He appears in an upcoming episode of show's second season and his segment will be replaced, outlet reports.
Evan Rachel Wood first spoke about being a survivor of rape and domestic violence in a 2016 Rolling Stone interview but did t mention a specific name. In 2018, she testified before a House Judiciary Subcommittee as part of an effort to get Sexual Assault Survivors Bill of Rights passed in all 50 states. following year, she testified before California legislators on behalf of Phoenix Act, legislation that altered statute of limitations for crimes involving domestic violence from three to five years. same year, she once again opened up about abuse in a Twitter post, using #IAmtOk hashtag in an attempt to raise awareness about domestic violence.
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More about Marilyn Manson and Evan Rachel Wood
Wood began acting as a child, gaining fame and a Golden Globe mination for playing a troubled olescent in 2003′s Thirteen. For three seasons she has played Dolores Abernathy, a sentient android, on HBO’s Westworld and has been minated for a Golden Globe and an Emmy Award for role. Manson, 52, became a household name in mid-1990s with a series of hit rock albums and used a st persona designed to shock and stoke controversy. Alongside Manson's work as singer of band Marilyn Manson, musician has acted in numerous films including David Lynch’s Lost Highway, and TV series Sons Of Anarchy and Salem – he most recently appeared in American Gods. He was also reportedly an inspiration for Johnny Depp’s performance as Willy Wonka in Charlie And Chocolate Factory and is godfar to actor’s daughter Lily-Rose Depp.
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12:08 IST, February 2nd 2021