The Thing (trigger warning for sexual assault)

[taiga13]

Hi 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.

Comments

[graygradient]

i hope the character gets recast too. i doubt they'd change things around much beyond that.

i'm glad the show's powers that be are taking it seriously.

[taiga13]

I hope so.

[yarroway]

I haven't read the books but love the show. I too hope they recast. Alex is a great character.

Do you have a link to any of the background? Is there a fansite you can recommend for more information?

[taiga13]

Not that I'm aware of, people have posted their stories to the #screamingfirehawks hashtag on Twitter, that's where it first appeared.

[yarroway]

Thanks.

Wow, they seem like a really nice bunch of people.

[taiga13]

A nice change from most other sci-fi fandoms!

[tenderwefall]

Hi! This thread has a lot of information and this comment in particular has a detailed list of every accusation/everything that happened.
I'm disgusted, angry, and heartbroken for all these women.

[taiga13]

Same!