According to the Los Angeles Times, Showtime has decided not to produce a documentary about Louis CK’s downfall and rise back to fame. The idea was initially introduced by Paramount Global executive David Nevins, but following his resignation and organizational restructuring, the project was discontinued. Nevins previously commented that the Louis CK situation was not entirely comparable to Harvey Weinstein’s, emphasizing that the comedian is a “great, great comedian who has come back in his own way.” He also suggested that the documentary would explore the broader #MeToo movement and involve journalists from The New York Times who reported on the allegation against Louis CK.
In 2017, Louis CK faced allegations of sexual misconduct from five women, which he admitted to being true. As a result, his career suffered a significant setback, but he made a comeback with new material in 2018 and even won a Grammy last year. Some have quipped that this demonstrates the failure of “cancel culture.” It is unclear whether the documentary, which was originally slated to be directed by Caroline Suh of Blackpink: Light Up the Sky, will be picked up by another production company, reports Variety. (Read more Louis CK stories.)
