Ali Abbasi, the director behind the Oscar- and Golden Globe-nominated biopic “The Apprentice,” has severed ties with his American talent agencies, Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and Entertainment 360. This decision stems from an allegation of inappropriate conduct made against him at a post-Golden Globes event.
Reports claim that at a party in LA’s Chateau Marmont, Abbasi – who is said to have been intoxicated – is being accused of inappropriately touching an A-list actor represented by CAA. After this allegation emerged, it seems that CAA confronted Abbasi and asked him for an apology. However, there are contradicting reports indicating he was also advised not to communicate with the actor personally.
In my perspective, the details surrounding Abbasi’s departure from his previous representation are somewhat vague, with speculation suggesting it could have been a mutual agreement or perhaps a decision made by his former representatives. However, on the 27th of January, it was officially confirmed that he is now under the wing of LARK in the UK.
Moreover, it’s important to note that Abbasi is no longer associated with PR firm The Lede Company. It so happens that his contract with the company ended following the airing of The Apprentice, and while this timeline aligns with the alleged incident, sources suggest otherwise. Similarly, he has separated from law firm Granderson Des Rochers, but according to insiders, this decision was not due to recent events. The law firm has chosen not to address the matter publicly.
Abbasi has chosen not to comment specifically on the groping accusations against him. Instead, when questioned about changes in his professional life, he issued a statement: “I can indeed verify that I’ve opted for a fresh path in my career. I am thankful for the efforts of CAA and Entertainment 360, especially their dedication to ‘The Apprentice’, a project I continue to take immense pride in. I eagerly anticipate revealing my future plans when the right moment arrives.
The movie titled “The Apprentice,” featuring Sebastian Stan as a young Donald Trump and Jeremy Strong portraying lawyer Roy Cohn, has sparked a mix of acclaim and debate. This film was initially showcased at Cannes and garnered Oscar nominations for its principal actors. Nevertheless, the distribution in the U.S. faced legal obstacles from Trump’s legal team, who attempted to prevent its release, labeling it as “malicious defamation.
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2025-02-22 12:14