Neil Gaiman Faces Sexual Misconduct Allegations; Projects Cancelled Amid Controversy

January 29, 2025
Neil Gaiman Faces Sexual Misconduct Allegations; Projects Cancelled Amid Controversy
  • The cancellation of the musical follows recent revelations, with reports from New York Magazine and Vulture detailing the allegations.

  • WW Norton has decided not to pursue future projects with Gaiman, although it did not specify if this decision was related to the allegations.

  • Nine women have publicly accused Neil Gaiman of sexual misconduct, with the allegations first reported by Tortoise Media in July 2024.

  • HarperCollins announced it has no new Gaiman titles scheduled for publication in the US.

  • As a result of the allegations, a new musical adaptation of Gaiman's *Coraline* has been cancelled, which was set to premiere at Leeds Playhouse in April 2025.

  • Recent reports from Vulture have detailed further accusations against Gaiman, including claims of nonconsensual BDSM.

  • Gaiman, aged 64, has denied these allegations, asserting on his website that he has never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity.

  • In response to the allegations, Gaiman expressed his horror and dismay, acknowledging some moments in the women's accounts while maintaining his innocence.

  • The musical was anticipated to tour to several cities including Edinburgh, Birmingham, and Manchester after its initial run.

  • Co-production partners, including Leeds Playhouse and Royal Lyceum Theatre, issued a joint statement declaring the impossibility of continuing with the production in light of the allegations.

  • Dark Horse Comics has also cancelled upcoming releases of Gaiman's graphic novels and comic books, ceasing future publications of his works.

  • Additionally, Prime Video's *Good Omens* will conclude with a single 90-minute episode instead of a full third season, and a Disney adaptation of *The Graveyard Book* has been put on hold.

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