Fred Savage denies allegations of misconduct after ‘Wonder Years’ firing
Fred Savage is denying allegations of misconduct after he was fired from “The Wonder Years” reboot in May.
Fred Savage is denying allegations of misconduct after he was fired from “The Wonder Years” reboot in May.
Savage, who starred in the original series from 1988 to 1993, was the director and executive producer of the reboot when complaints of misconduct were made. Now, after several women spoke out describing his alleged behavior, Savage denies the incidents happened.
“Since I was 6 years old, I have worked on hundreds of sets with thousands of people, and have always strived to contribute to an inclusive, safe and supportive work environment,” Savage said in a statement. “It is devastating to learn that there are co-workers who feel I have fallen short of these goals.
“While there are some incidents being reported that absolutely did not and could not have happened, any one person who feels hurt or offended by my actions is one person too many. I will work to address and change any behavior that has negatively affected anyone, as nothing in this world is more important to me than being a supportive co-worker, friend, husband, father and person.”
In a Hollywood Reporter article published Tuesday, several female crew members alleged that Savage and a “much younger” woman on set had a strange relationship that made them “uneasy.” Savage, 46, is married and has three children. They also alleged that his conduct included verbal harassment and an assault of a former crew member. The crew members spoke to the outlet anonymously.
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