F. Murray Abraham’s sudden exit from “Mythic Quest” was the result of two accusations of sexual misconduct, according to a new report.
Abraham, 83, who portrayed head video game writer C.W. Longbottom, departed the Apple TV+ series unexpectedly in April 2022 between its second and third seasons, with production studio Lionsgate merely confirming his exit.
“Beyond that, we do not comment on matters concerning personnel,” the studio added at the time, with no additional comment from Abraham.
Now, Rolling Stone reports that the “White Lotus” star’s on-set behavior raised at least two concerns.
The first incident resulted in Abraham receiving a warning and being told to stay away from some of the show’s actresses, a production source claimed to the publication.
The second incident, which was brought to creator and star Rob McElhenney’s attention, prompted the Oscar-winning “Amadeus” star’s firing.
Lionsgate said in a statement Monday that it takes “allegations of misconduct seriously and investigate[s] them thoroughly.”
However, the company added, “As a matter of corporate policy, we do not discuss our personnel actions.”
Reps for Murray and McElhenney didn’t immediately return Pvnew’s requests for comment.
“Mythic Quest” worked Abraham’s exit into the third season’s premiere last November. In the episode, the main characters returned to the studio’s offices to welcome back Longbottom, who had been traveling for the past year.
Instead, they discovered Longbottom had left behind a letter revealing he was diagnosed with a terminal illness and wanted to “script” his own ending — choosing to drive off a cliff in the Grand Canyon in an homage to “Thelma & Louise.”
