FX Networks and FX Productions are ending their association with Louis C.K. after the New York Times reported that several women accused the comedian of sexual misconduct. Louis C.K. had produced several shows for FX.
“We are cancelling the overall deal between FX Productions and his production company, Pig Newton. He will no longer serve as executive producer or receive compensation on any of the four shows we were producing with him–Better Things, Baskets, One Mississippi and The Cops,” said FX.
C.K. also had a hit with Louie.
He confirmed in a statement that the reports given by five women in The New York Times story were true.
“As far as we know, his behavior over the past eight years on all five series he has produced for FX Networks and/or FX Productions has been professional,” said FX. “However, now is not the time for him to make television shows. Now is the time for him to honestly address the women who have come forth to speak about their painful experiences, a process which he began today with his public statement.”
Added the network, “FX Networks and FX Productions remain committed to doing everything we can to ensure that all people work in an environment that is safe, respectful and fair, and we will continue our review of all of these productions to ensure that was and is the case.”
