, the indie studio where he produced such acclaimed films as “Lady Bird” and “Uncut Gems,” is over, sources tell. The severing of ties comes in the wakes of allegations of workplace abuses that have been leveled at Rudin and a devastating cover story in the Hollywood Reporter about his bullying behavior.
Projects that Rudin had in development with the studio, such as an adaptation of the 2020 best-seller “Shuggie Bain,” are expected to continue at A24, albeit without the producer’s involvement. It’s unclear if Rudin and A24 came to any type of financial settlement. In 2015, Rudin signed a first-look deal with Fox Networks Groups, a three-year pact that saw him develop for platforms including Fox Broadcasting, FX Networks and National Geographic Channel. That deal was not renewed and is no longer active, a source confirmed.
“When I commented over the weekend, I was focused on Broadway reopening successfully and not wanting my previous behavior to detract from everyone’s efforts to return,” Rudin said. “It’s clear to me I should take the same path in film and streaming. I am profoundly sorry for the pain my behavior has caused and I take this step with a commitment to grow and change.”