The fate of Russell Brand’s book deal is uncertain.
Bluebird, an imprint of British publisher Pan Macmillan, confirmed it is suspending all future publications of the 48-year-old comedian following multiple allegations of rape and sexual assault.
“These are very serious allegations and, in light of them, Bluebird has made the decision to suspend all future publications with Russell Brand,” Bluebird said in a statement reported by The booksellervia THR.
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Russell has published books with Bluebird since 2017, including Recovery: freedom from our addictions and Mentors: how to help and be helped.
Recovery: the workbook It was scheduled to be published in December of this year.
Previously published My book Wookhis best-selling autobiography, with Hodder & Stoughton in 2007, and Revolutionon politics, with Random House (Century in the UK) in 2014.
Literary and talent agency Tavistock Wood has also said it has “terminated all professional ties” with Russell.
According The times, one of the accusers approached his agent in Tavistock Wood in 2020 with his allegations and received a “very aggressive” letter from Russell’s lawyers in response. After being contacted by The times As part of its investigation, Tavistock Wood cut ties.
“Russell Brand categorically and vehemently denied the allegation made in 2020, but we now believe we were horribly misled by him. “TW has ended all professional ties with Brand,” they said in a statement.
THR It also reports that UK women’s charity Trevi, which helps women affected by violence and abuse, has also ended its partnership with Russell, having announced last year that it would be working with him and his Stay Foundation Free.
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