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T.J. Miller’s involvement in the Deadpool films has been scrutinized due to several allegations and controversies that arose after his appearances. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the context and sources behind the controversies and their impact on his career:
Allegations and Controversies:
Sexual Assault Allegations (2017):
A woman accused T.J. Miller of sexually assaulting her during their time in college. The allegations were published by The Daily Beast, and Miller denied the accusations, calling them fabricated and motivated by jealousy.
Workplace Misconduct:
Co-stars and others in the industry accused Miller of unprofessional behavior on set. For instance, during the filming of Silicon Valley, he was reportedly difficult to work with, which contributed to his departure from the series.
Bomb Threat Incident (2018):
Miller was arrested for making a false bomb threat on an Amtrak train. He called 911 claiming that a fellow passenger had a bomb in their bag, which turned out to be untrue. This incident further damaged his reputation.
Verbal Harassment Allegations:
Actress Alice Wetterlund, a former Silicon Valley co-star, called out the cast and crew for enabling Miller’s allegedly toxic behavior.
Impact on Deadpool Franchise:
Appeared in Original Films:
Miller played Weasel, Wade Wilson’s (Ryan Reynolds) sarcastic bartender friend, in both Deadpool (2016) and Deadpool 2 (2018). His comedic role was generally well-received by audiences.
Excluded from Deadpool 3:
Following the allegations, Ryan Reynolds and the film’s producers confirmed that T.J. Miller would not reprise his role in Deadpool 3. This decision was likely influenced by the controversies and the studio’s desire to avoid negative publicity.
Sources for Further Reading:
The Daily Beast: Original reporting on sexual assault allegations.
The Hollywood Reporter: Articles on Miller’s departure from Silicon Valley and his controversies.
Variety: Coverage of the bomb threat incident.
Entertainment Weekly: Updates on Miller’s status with the Deadpool franchise.
Let me know if you’d like links to the latest articles or further details!
Didn’t this dude rape or sexually harassed a bunch of women?
I had heard he had a TBI and became an asshole afterwards. Maybe I am thinking of the wrong person.
ChatGPT: T.J. Miller’s involvement in the Deadpool films has been scrutinized due to several allegations and controversies that arose after his appearances. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the context and sources behind the controversies and their impact on his career:
Allegations and Controversies:
A woman accused T.J. Miller of sexually assaulting her during their time in college. The allegations were published by The Daily Beast, and Miller denied the accusations, calling them fabricated and motivated by jealousy.
Co-stars and others in the industry accused Miller of unprofessional behavior on set. For instance, during the filming of Silicon Valley, he was reportedly difficult to work with, which contributed to his departure from the series.
Miller was arrested for making a false bomb threat on an Amtrak train. He called 911 claiming that a fellow passenger had a bomb in their bag, which turned out to be untrue. This incident further damaged his reputation.
Actress Alice Wetterlund, a former Silicon Valley co-star, called out the cast and crew for enabling Miller’s allegedly toxic behavior.
Impact on Deadpool Franchise:
Appeared in Original Films:
Miller played Weasel, Wade Wilson’s (Ryan Reynolds) sarcastic bartender friend, in both Deadpool (2016) and Deadpool 2 (2018). His comedic role was generally well-received by audiences.
Excluded from Deadpool 3:
Following the allegations, Ryan Reynolds and the film’s producers confirmed that T.J. Miller would not reprise his role in Deadpool 3. This decision was likely influenced by the controversies and the studio’s desire to avoid negative publicity.
Sources for Further Reading:
The Daily Beast: Original reporting on sexual assault allegations.
The Hollywood Reporter: Articles on Miller’s departure from Silicon Valley and his controversies.
Variety: Coverage of the bomb threat incident.
Entertainment Weekly: Updates on Miller’s status with the Deadpool franchise.
Let me know if you’d like links to the latest articles or further details!