Richard Gadd, known as the creator and main actor of the series “Reindeer” available on, he is currently struggling with accusations regarding his casting methods. The case, which gained media attention, was reportedly thoroughly investigated by producers from Clerkenwell Films.
Accusations made by a transgender actress
Reece Lyons, a transgender actress who auditioned for the role of Teri’s ex-girlfriend, talked about her experiences on the X platform, without directly naming Gadd. However, her entries were identified by the American website Deadline as relating to Gadd. Lyons noted that although she does not feel like a victim of abuse, she does She was hurt by his mixing of the professional and personal spheres. Producers at Clerkenwell Films, who investigated the case, found Gadd’s actions appropriate, although there was no direct questioning of transgender actress Lyons.
The first meeting of the actors
Richard Gadd and Reece Lyons met in October 2021 at London’s Bush Theater bar after a performance of the monodrama “Overflow”, in which Lyons performed. Gadd, accompanied by a friend, offered the actress a drink, which initiated their further conversation about career options.
During the conversation, Gadd mentioned the role of his former partner, which he planned to cast in his new film. Lyons expressed interest and asked to be contacted by her agent. Then the creator of “Reindeer” asked the actress on a date. In the following days, a series of meetings took place that were more personal in nature. The relationship ended in December 2021. Lyons sent her materials to Nina Gold’s casting agency in March 2022. The final choice was another actress, Nava Mau, known from the series “Generation”.
Reactions and explanations
In June 2022, Matthew Mulot of Nina Gold’s casting agency informed Lyons that she had not been selected for the role. Questions began to arise about whether personal relationships influenced the casting decision, which could suggest a conflict of interest. Deadline asked Netflix about a possible conflict of interest violation, but the platform declined to comment.
The success of the series “Reindeer”
The series “Reindeer” achieved impressive success on the Netflix platform, gaining 22 million views and becoming the most watched English-language title. It describes Gadd’s personal experience of being persecuted by
Source: Gazeta
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