Patrick Bruel removed from theater production over sexual assault allegations
Patrick Bruel removed from theater production amid sexual assault allegations.
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French Actors Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Theater production cancelled and careers disrupted following sexual misconduct allegations against French actors Gérard Darmon and Patrick Bruel. Nine women accused Darmon of sexual harassment on film sets between 2018-2024. Theaters removed both actors from scheduled performances citing institutional reputational concerns.
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2026-08-14 to 2026-11-11 · UTC publication dates
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Gérard Darmon steps down from La Ciotat Film Festival presidency
Actor Gérard Darmon withdrew from his role as president of the Festival du premier film in La Ciotat, Provence, in May. He cited the desire not to harm the event following criticism from feminist associations in response to the allegations against him.
Theater cancels Gérard Darmon production following sexual misconduct allegations
The Théâtre des Nouveautés in Paris cancelled the theatrical production "Un château de cartes" starring 78-year-old actor Gérard Darmon. The decision to remove the play from programming was made in June and officially announced on July 30. The production was scheduled to open on September 18.
Patrick Bruel removed from theater production amid sexual assault allegations
Singer and actor Patrick Bruel was removed from productions at Théâtre Édouard-VII following multiple rape and sexual assault complaints filed against him. Bruel was placed under judicial examination in June. Theater owners and producers wanted to avoid similar controversies that had surrounded Bruel's recent performances.
Nine women accuse Gérard Darmon of sexist and sexual harassment on film sets
Nine women testified against actor Gérard Darmon in 2024, accusing him of sexist and sexual violence on multiple film productions between 2018 and 2024. The allegations, published by magazine Politis, included inappropriate remarks and gestures, humiliation, sexist insults, unwanted physical contact, and creating a persistent sense of insecurity on set. Darmon has denied all accusations.
Theater replaces cancelled Darmon production with award-winning play
The Théâtre des Nouveautés replaced "Un château de cartes" with "Berlin Berlin," a comedy by Patrick Haudecœur and Gérald Sibleyras that won two Molière Awards.
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Theater cancels Darmon production as allegations prompt festival resignation
Darmon resigned from festival presidency and saw productions cancelled following harassment allegations from nine women.