Scott Rudin's Ex-Staffers Speak Out on Abusive Behavior

[potatoehead25]

Even as other Hollywood bullies have been shamed or sidelined, the uber-producer behind ‘The Social Network’ and Broadway’s ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ has been given a pass, and even lauded, for his volcanic behavior. Now, former employees are speaking out https://t.co/bzFNr4hF0W pic.twitter.com/CpaAuVmCvl
- The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) April 7, 2021

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[genbu_no_miko24]

What a horrible person! I think I remember hearing inklings of him being terrible years ago but it was very brief.

[crystalzelda]

"volcanic behavior"

First two examples are literally physical assaults that required IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION

That's a fucking felony, not a temper tantrum!

[makeitfly]

[crystalzelda]

In a 2005 Wall Street Journal profile with the headline "Boss-zilla!," Rudin himself pegged the number of assistants he burned through in the previous five years at 119.

lmfao okay so this man be a fucking psycho and everyone knew but apparently that's like, a twee anecdote about him. That's almost literally 2 assistants a month. This man is so monstrous people cannot stay in his employ longer than an average of 14 DAYS. Someone call the fucking police

[fried_twinkie]

Check Indeed for media jobs in NYC, the two companies that ALWAYS have positions open are this guy and Fox News...

[thundergirl119]

For real! I was about to comment the same thing. I remember applying for internships in college, 2012-2013, and there were constant job postings for an assistant position with Rudin. The postings always said you needed to "have a thick skin" and "be able to handle the pressure of the industry" and stuff like that. I thought maybe it was just taking them a long time to find the right person, but then a year later when I graduated and started freelancing, I'd still see the same posts all the time! I wouldn't be surprised if they were just constantly interviewing because the turn-over was that high.

[fried_twinkie]

That’s exactly what they do. But there’s always a brand new kid straight from NYU who hasn’t heard the rumors yet who is ready to take that job at minimum wage!

the longer you look the worse it gets

[just444]

This is the best picture of show business. Ever. pic.twitter.com/HjMHLkUUQz
- Steven Gaydos (@HighSierraMan) April 7, 2021

Re: the longer you look the worse it gets

[missjersey]

Oh my god

Re: the longer you look the worse it gets

[fromyourashes]

i only recognize 3 but they're all the worst of the worst so i don't really wanna recognize more

Re: the longer you look the worse it gets

[just444]

tbf, Sorkin is just a pretentious douche, not a creep afaik

Rudin blocking out the one woman onstage is also perfect