Why Emma Thompson quit John Lasseter film

Actor publishes open letter after refusing to work under studio executive accused of sexual misconduct

Emma Thompson.
Emma Thompson dropped out of the new movie during production
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British actor Emma Thompson has spoken publicly for the first time about her departure from upcoming Skydance Animation film Luck.

The two-time Oscar winner quit the movie last month after John Lasseter was appointed to head up the production company. The studio executive had just left Disney Pixar, following accusations of sexual misconduct.

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