Matthew Newton has stepped down from directing Jessica Chastain’s new film Eve.
Since the announcement of the Australian actor’s role in the film last week, his involvement has been widely criticised due to the 41-year-old’s history of alleged domestic violence and assault.
Newton, who was also chosen to write the script for Eve, released a statement today sharing that he hopes to take responsibility for his past actions and contribute to the positive change occurring in the film industry.
“Since the announcement of this film, the responses, which are powerful and important, have not fallen on deaf ears. I am profoundly aware that I have a responsibility to lead where I have failed in the past,” he said.
“I can never undo the harm that I’ve caused the people I’ve cared about and I carry that shame and responsibility with me every day.”
Newton, who is the son of Australian entertainment royalty Bert and Patti Newton, was subject to a number of domestic violence allegations between 2006 and 2012.
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He needs to find a new career, something where he isn't working with people. His history says that he is dangerous and no one should have to work with him on a film set again, nor should he get the opportunity to make film. Our past dictates our future.
Someone really should ask Dr Reina Michaelson about his father!
Can you provide more information, rather than vague insinuations?