Timothy Busfield Removed from Amazon’s ‘You Deserve Each Other’ Movie
Timothy Busfield has been removed from the upcoming Amazon MGM film “You Deserve Each Other” following serious allegations against him. Busfield faces accusations of groping a seven-year-old boy while directing “The Cleaning Lady.” This is not the first time his projects have faced repercussions due to these allegations.
Allegations and Arrest
On January 9, an arrest warrant was issued for Busfield on two counts of sexual abuse involving a minor. The incidents reportedly involve twin boys who were part of “The Cleaning Lady,” which aired in 2022. Subsequently, Busfield turned himself in at the Metro Detention Center in Albuquerque on January 13 and will remain there pending his court hearing.
Charges and Potential Consequences
Busfield is facing three serious charges:
- Two counts of criminal sexual contact with a child (maximum six years each)
- One count of child abuse (maximum three years)
Impact on Film Projects
This incident has affected Busfield’s career substantially. On January 12, NBC decided to pull an episode of “Law & Order: SVU” featuring him, which was scheduled for release on January 22. Such actions underscore the weight of these allegations within the entertainment industry.
Details about “You Deserve Each Other”
“You Deserve Each Other” is directed by Marc Silverstein and Abby Kohn. It is adapted from the novel by Sarah Hogle and stars:
- Penn Badgley
- Meghann Fahy
- Justin Long
- Kyle MacLachlan
- Natalie Morales
- Ana Gasteyer
- Hope Davis
- Delaney Rowe
- Lisa Gilroy
In this romantic comedy, Naomi (Fahy) and Nick (Badgley) are engaged but have fallen out of love. As pressure mounts for their wedding, they secretly manipulate each other into calling it off, only to rediscover their feelings.
Conclusion
The allegations against Timothy Busfield have led to significant actions within the entertainment sector, impacting not only his career but also upcoming film projects like “You Deserve Each Other.” The situation remains ongoing as the legal process unfolds.
