In a recent exposé, a series of troubling allegations have emerged surrounding executive producer and showrunner Bryan Fuller in the production of the LGBTQ+ documentary series “Queer For Fear.” The lawsuit brought forward by Sam Wineman, a series producer, includes claims of bullying, discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and retaliation during the production of the series in 2020.
Bryan Fuller Faces Controversy in Queer For Fear Production
In a shocking turn of events in Hollywood, allegations of misconduct have surfaced regarding Bryan Fuller, renowned for creating shows like “Hannibal” and “Pushing Daisies,” during his involvement in the production of the documentary series “Queer For Fear.” Sam Wineman, a series producer and an openly gay individual, filed a lawsuit accusing Fuller of subjecting him to bullying, discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and retaliation while working on the series in 2020.
The most disturbing claim in the lawsuit revolves around an incident where Fuller allegedly cracked Wineman’s back, leading to a distressing encounter. However, 14 individuals connected to the series have now come forward disputing Wineman’s account of events. According to Variety, these individuals assert that they never witnessed any of the alleged misconduct and suggest that Wineman may not have excelled in his role.
Steak House, one of the executive producers, clarified the incident, stating, “The back-cracking incident — I was standing right there. If anything were to have happened, then somebody on the crew would have gone, ‘Oh, that was weird or something.’ There was nothing out of turn in that incident.”
“Queer For Fear” was a four-part docu-series that explored the LGBTQ+ community’s history in the horror genre and reexamined horror from a queer perspective. The lawsuit also accuses House of ignoring Wineman’s complaints of harassment, a claim that sources refute, highlighting House’s commitment to creating a comfortable production environment for discussions related to queer horror and sexuality.
Christian Lainez, a sound mixer on the project, added, “You can’t talk about queer film and queer cinema without brushing on the topic of sex.” Several others among the 14 who have spoken up, including editor David Kittredge, have mentioned that Wineman’s version of events did not align with their experiences and that his contributions to the series were subpar, necessitating reshoots.
The allegations surrounding Bryan Fuller’s involvement in “Queer For Fear” continue to stir controversy within Hollywood, prompting discussions about the importance of transparency and accountability in the industry.
