‘Wear a Bikini and the Job is Yours’: How the Casting Couch Continues to Thrive in the #MeToo Age

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Last week, it was revealed that British actor, director and producer Noel Clarke, perhaps best known to Americans for his work as Mickey on Doctor Who, had been accused of groping, harassing, and bullying multiple individuals. No fewer than 20 women came forward with allegations that included verbal harassment, being slapped on the backside, groped, and being subjected to unwanted sexual contact. These claims were forwarded to Bafta a mere 13 days before they were set to award Clarke with the prize for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema. Bafta does not dispute it received anonymous emails and reports of allegations via intermediaries but said it was provided with no evidence that would allow it to investigate. Clarke denies the allegations, and on Friday, he announced that he will ‘be seeking professional help to educate myself and change for the better.’ He has since been dropped by his agency.

 

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