A TOP Bridgerton executive has been fired by Netflix chiefs amid claims of abusive behaviour and bullying on set. Production design chief Dave Arrowsmith was working on a big budget spin-off series. But it has been claimed the veteran TV and film big wig’s behaviour “crossed the line” with colleagues. Executives at the streaming giant […]
A TOP Bridgerton executive has been fired by Netflix chiefs amid claims of abusive behaviour and bullying on set.
Production design chief Dave Arrowsmith was working on a big budget spin-off series.
But it has been claimed the veteran TV and film big wig’s behaviour “crossed the line” with colleagues.
Executives at the streaming giant have confirmed he is no longer working on the production — about the early lives of the period drama’s main characters, including Queen Charlotte, Lady Danbury and Violet Bridgerton.
Sources say “bullying” has become an issue on set — even leading to show chiefs introducing an anonoymous whistleblowing hotline for staff to report concerns and abuse.
Mr Arrowsmith, who was in charge of the sets and aesthetics on the show, has previously worked for the BBC and ITV on shows including Doctor Who and Cold Feet.
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A source said: “There have been several issues on set, and a few crew members ex- pressed concerns about a number of different incidents.”
A Netflix spokesman confirmed Mr Arrowsmith is no longer working on the drama, but declined to comment further.
The new series is expected to air next year.
