Disney Pauses The Graveyard Book Movie Amid Neil Gaiman Assault Allegations

As a seasoned movie critic with a penchant for delving into the intricacies of storytelling and the lives of those behind the silver screen, I find myself at a crossroads regarding Neil Gaiman’s “The Graveyard Book.” The allegations against him are troubling, to say the least. It’s disheartening to see such talent marred by these reports, especially when they involve individuals who were in positions of trust and vulnerability.


The production of a movie adaptation for Neil Gaiman’s “The Graveyard Book” has been put on hold, as reported by IndieWire. This delay is due to the numerous accusations of sexual misconduct against Gaiman. Initially, two women shared their stories in a podcast produced by Tortoise Media, and later, three more women came forward following the release of the podcast. The first accounts involved women who claimed they were engaged in consensual relationships with Gaiman but were forced into abusive sexual acts during these relationships. One was his child’s nanny, and the other was a fan he met at a book signing. These incidents occurred years apart. Gaiman has denied these allegations. “The Graveyard Book,” published in 2008, tells the story of a boy brought up by ghosts in a cemetery. Originally, Marc Forster (director of “Monster’s Ball” and “A Man Called Otto”) was set to direct, but Henry Selick, who directed “Coraline,” had previously been attached to the project

As reported by IndieWire, the film is not completely abandoned; other reasons besides the accusations against Gaiman are at play in the decision-making process. Just after the podcast’s release, Netflix decided to cancel the second season of “Dead Boy Detective,” which was scripted and based on Neil Gaiman’s intellectual property. The streamer didn’t link this cancellation to the allegations. On the other hand, the production of the second season of “The Sandman” by Gaiman is still ongoing

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2024-09-05 06:53