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screaming_firehawksHi everyone, I wish I had news about the Season 5 release date, but instead I'm updating you on what The Expanse fandom is referring to as The Thing. Actor Cas Anvar, who plays Alex Kamal on the show, has been accused of sexual misconduct. The authors, showrunners, and other actors have released statements saying they're taking the allegations very seriously. The studio, Alcon, has hired an independent firm to investigate.
If he's fired from the show, which I expect he will be if the investigation concludes the allegations are true (I'm glad to say the authors have shown no patience with fans arguing he can't be fired unless convicted in court), I hope they recast the role instead of writing Alex out of the show. I'd hate to see the show deviate from the books. The authors said that they will be part of whatever decisions are made.
If you want to hear the stories check the #ScreamingFirehawks hashtag on Twitter, but they are really awful. Go to hell, Cas Anvar.
If he's fired from the show, which I expect he will be if the investigation concludes the allegations are true (I'm glad to say the authors have shown no patience with fans arguing he can't be fired unless convicted in court), I hope they recast the role instead of writing Alex out of the show. I'd hate to see the show deviate from the books. The authors said that they will be part of whatever decisions are made.
If you want to hear the stories check the #ScreamingFirehawks hashtag on Twitter, but they are really awful. Go to hell, Cas Anvar.
