Olivia Munn has spoken extensively about Shane Black’s decision to hire — and, following outcry, cut the scene of — a registered sex offender for a scene in “The Predator.” She hasn’t felt the same level of support from her castmates, however, prompting one of them to speak up: “This Is Us” star Sterling K. Brown, who took to Twitter to apologize and add his voice to hers.
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That’s gonna vary from individual to individual. You and @BonafideBlack may differ when it comes to that issue. I don’t have all the details regarding his friend’s crime, but I know it involves a minor, and he spent time in jail. With regards to forgiveness, I leave that to…
— Sterling K Brown (@SterlingKBrown) September 9, 2018
Our studio was not given that opportunity, and neither was our cast. Especially @oliviamunn who was the only member of the principal cast who had to work with him. I so appreciate that you “didn’t leave well enough alone,” & again, I’m sorry you feel isolated in taking action.
— Sterling K Brown (@SterlingKBrown) September 9, 2018
Thank you to @20thcenturyfox for taking quick action in deleting the scene. @oliviamunn I hope you don’t feel quite so alone. You did the right thing. 🕉
— Sterling K Brown (@SterlingKBrown) September 9, 2018
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Black has since apologized, and the actor’s scene — in which he played a man attempting to hit on Munn’s character — will not be included when “The Predator” arrives in theaters this week.
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