We reported earlier that ‘Days of Our Lives’ has been dealing with some backstage drama for a few days. Now, they have shut down production. How long will this shut-down last? Keep reading for more details.
‘Days of Our Lives’ Spoilers: Production Shelved Due to Ongoing Issues
Due to the recent allegations against the co-executive producer of ‘Days of Our Lives’, Albert Alarr, the Peacock team has suspended the show’s production. It was earlier reported that the suspension was initially done for one week.
However, it has now been. The show will likely start filming from August 7, 2023. This suspension is not really a shocker because Alarr has received backlash from ‘Days of Our Lives’ cast and crew.
Also, he was scheduled to direct the Friday episode, causing the newest progress in the case to lead into a sudden suspension, thereby affecting the staff. Also, further reports state that the co-executive producer has not been spotted on the set of ‘Days of Our Lives’ in the past few months.
It is not known if his absence is due to the investigation that was carried out or the writer’s strike. It was reported that after Sony Pictures Television conducted an impartial investigation, Corday Productions shared that actions had been taken to ensure a safe environment for cast and crew.
‘Days of Our Lives’ Spoilers: What are the Allegations Against Albert Alarr?
Since the allegations against Albert Alarr has been made public, a number of actors have taken to social media to air their opinions. Actress Lisa Rinna shared how she couldn’t believe the work environment, pointing out how disgusting and shocking it was to work with the DOOL co-exec.
Also, Peter Reckell tweeted, saying that Days of Our Lives is the show which has received a lot of love and respect. So, he hoped that people will see its past values again without people like Alarr ruining it.
It was reported that, seven people were suddenly let go on DOOL, and most of them were women. Alarr was also accused of misbehaving and making inappropriate comments. According to the complaints, he used to grope and forcefully kiss the female casts, making it a toxic space for them.
