Timothy Busfield will be digitally removed from the upcoming Amazon Studios film following accusations against the Emmy-winning actor.
Busfield had already finished filming before the allegations surfaced.
The studio ensured that the project moved forward without being overshadowed by its legal problems.
He confirmed that Busfield’s completed scenes in the upcoming romantic comedy You deserve each other will be reworked using visual effects to replace him with another performer, depending on Deadline Hollywood.
While the studio has yet to reveal who will take on the role of Busfield, insiders suggest Amazon is determined to protect the release schedule and public reception of Penn Badgley and Meghann Fahy-starrer.
Busfield is widely recognized for his roles in Thirties, The west wingAnd Field of dreams.
Busfield, who has a decades-long career spanning television, film and theater, is facing serious legal issues.
Earlier this month, Busfield was charged in New Mexico with two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse, according to the warrant viewed by Weekly Entertainment.
The allegations stem from Busfield’s time as an executive producer at Fox. The cleaning lady.
The mother of the twins who worked on the series has claimed that her sons were “groomed” between 2022 and 2024 on set.
A University of New Mexico Hospital doctor first requested an investigation in November 2024, leading to Busfield’s arrest warrant.
He turned himself in to authorities four days later and maintained his innocence.
Although he has yet to formally enter a plea.
Since the accusations surfaced, Busfield’s career has taken a rapid decline.
His agency fired him immediately after his first court appearance, and NBC launched an investigation. Law & Order: SVU episode featuring him from its January lineup.
He was then accused of sexual abuse by another minor, which further intensified the controls.
