Samuel Theis on August 26, 2021 in Angouleme, France.Photo:Stephane Cardinale/getty
Stephane Cardinale/getty
He is best known for his role as Samuel Maleski in the recent Golden Globe-winning filmAnatomy of a Fall.
Varietyreports that the French newspaperLibérationreported on Friday that the alleged assault took place at a party where production rented an apartment on July 1, 2023.
Theis’ attorney, Marie Dosé, toldVarietyshe hasn’t been contacted about an ongoing investigation and isn’t aware of an official complaint.
Samuel Theis in “Anatomy of a Fall”.Neon / Courtesy Everett Collection
Neon / Courtesy Everett Collection
Bonmarchand and her team met with crew members and cast members and chose to proceed with the final weeks of the production, perVariety. The production continued with the presumption of Theis’ innocence until proven guilty. However, Theis was instructed he would need to complete the project remotely and not have any contact with the cast or crew.
He directed the production with the use of monitors and those who wanted to see Theis were permitted to do so, perIndieWire.
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Je Te Jureis Theis’ third directorial project and stars French actors Marina Foïs and Louise Bourgoin.
Theis starred in Justine Triet’sAnatomy of a Fallas the husband of Sandra Hüller’s character, who went on trial for his murder. On Sunday, the film won the Golden Globes for best screenplay and best non-English language motion picture.
Representatives for Theis and Avenue B did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, please contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or go torainn.org.
source: people.com
