Fred Savage was removed from ‘The Wonder Years’ comeback for ‘inappropriate behavior’

Fred Savage, the adorable teenager who became a Hollywood star for his role as Kevin Arnold in These are wonderful years, was removed from the series reboot where he served as director and executive producer.

The production decision was made after ABC’s internal investigation. for allegations of “inappropriate conduct” on the set of the series that premiered in September last year. Y This is not the first time the former “wonder boy” has received these accusations.

According to the expert site dead linesome production employees complained about Savage’s behavior in filming new chapters of the series, a remake of the story he himself starred between 1988 and 1993, also known in Argentina as Kevin grew up with loveAnd that’s what brought him fame.

A spokesperson for the ABC chain, which is now owned by The Walt Disney Company (in Argentina, the new series is available through the Disney+ platform) confirmed to US portals the end of the savage bond with production.

“Recently, we learned of the allegations of inappropriate behavior by Fred Savage, and as per protocol, an investigation was launched. Upon completion, the decision was made to terminate his work as executive producer and director of These are wonderful years”, The statement explained.

So far, neither Savage nor his representatives have appeared to give statements about the decision made by 20th Television production, formerly Century Fox.

Savage’s background

Although no further details were given on what happened in the filming of the new one The Wonder YearsThis is not the first time Savage, now 45, has received complaints about his behavior.

In 1993, the costume designer for the original version of These are wonderful years the actor was charged with sexual harassment.

Alley Mills, the actress who played Savage’s mother on the show, said in an interview in 2018 that the case triggered the show’s early end. But at the time, he defended Savage on what he considered an “absolutely ridiculous” accusation.

However, in 2018, another internal investigation was launched into the making of the series The Grinder-which in the United States was seen by Fox-, owing to the complaints of a wardrobe worker who spoke about a “extremely hostile work environment” promoted by the actor.

In addition, he criticized her for her “aggressive behavior, intimidation and continued use of vulgar speech directed at female employees”. Despite the accusations, the study found “no evidence of wrongdoing.”

The good years and the new ones

Savage became famous These are wonderful years when he was only 13 years old. For his role as Kevin, he received two Golden Globe nominations and two Emmy nominations. The series has six seasons and 115 episodes, and has received numerous awards, including four Emmys.

The series follows a boy’s development from pre-adolescence, his school passions, his friendships and family ties, all during a time of great change for the United States and the world such as 1960s.

The remake, whose first installment has 22 chapters, is set in conjunction with the original but offers a new perspective from the perspective of Dean Williams (Elisha Williams), 12 years old, part of a middle-class black family in Montgomery, Alabama.

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