'Supergirl' Showrunner Fired After Sexual Harassment Claims

'Supergirl' Showrunner Fired After Sexual Harassment Claims

The wave of sexual harassment allegations continued to sweep across Hollywood on Tuesday, with one of the latest claims bringing down Andrew Kreisberg, showrunner for Supergirl and The Flash on The CW. According to the network, Kreisberg was accused of inappropriate conduct by multiple members of the shows' cast and crew.

Via The Hollywood Reporter.

The Flash and Supergirl producers Warner Bros. Television has cut all ties with Andrew Kreisberg following sexual harassment claims from multiple women involving the showrunner.

Kreisberg, who exec produced The CW's DC Comics-inspired dramas Supergirl, The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow and Arrow, was suspended by WBTV weeks ago following multiple allegations of sexual harassment. The studio launched an internal investigation in to the allegations. Kreisberg has now been terminated from all four series as well as CW Seed's Vixen and has lost his overall deal with the studio. (Sources say Kreisberg was also developing another show with Berlanti, with that now up in the air.)

"After a thorough investigation, Warner Bros. Television Group has terminated Andrew Kreisberg’s employment, effective immediately," WB said in a statement. "
 
Greg Berlanti will assume additional responsibilities on both The Flash, where he will work closely with executive producer/co-showrunner Todd Helbing, and Supergirl, where he will work closely with executive producers/co-showrunners Robert Rovner and Jessica Queller. We remain committed to providing a safe working environment for our employees and everyone involved in our productions."
 
All of the younger-skewing network's DC comic book shows are produced by Berlanti Productions and his head of television, Sarah Schechter. Kreisberg served as showrunner on Arrow and The Flash — The CW's two highest-rated originals — and also exec produced Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow and CW Seed entry Vixen. Production was not interrupted on any of the shows and top producers — including Berlanti — visited the Vancouver sets of all four live-action shows to ease concerns with the cast, crew and others involved in the production. 

"Warner Bros. Television Group recently concluded its investigation into the allegations against Andrew Kreisberg. We encouraged and supported this investigation, we believe and support the individuals who came forward, and we agree with the studio’s decision," Berlanti and Schechter said in a joint statement. "Nothing is more important to us than the safety and well-being of all our colleagues — co-workers, crew and staff alike."

Get the rest of the story at The Hollywood Reporter.

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