Overview

• Sean Penn stated on The Louis Theroux Podcast that he would work with Woody Allen again 'in a heartbeat,' citing the absence of criminal charges against the filmmaker.
• Penn questioned the credibility of the allegations made by Allen's adopted daughter, Dylan Farrow, and noted his skepticism about claims of isolated incidents of abuse.
• He urged separating the facts of Allen’s case from broader cultural movements like #MeToo, suggesting some individuals may have benefited from the movement.
• Allen has consistently denied the allegations, which were investigated by Connecticut and New York social services in 1993 and closed without evidence or charges.
• The controversy continues to divide public opinion and Hollywood, with some actors supporting Allen and others distancing themselves from his work.