Showtime Cancels Planned Louis C.K. Documentary Examining His #MeToo Scandal
- Showtime announced they will not release a documentary about Louis C.K.'s sexual misconduct allegations and downfall.
- The documentary was set to look at C.K.'s exit from multiple projects in 2017 after admitting to masturbating in front of multiple women without their consent.
- Netflix, FX, and HBO cut ties with C.K. following the allegations against him coming to light.
- C.K. continued to win accolades and released new work despite the allegations, leading one of his accusers to speak out against his seeming immunity to consequences.
- The documentary's future is now uncertain with Showtime backing out of the project.