Ali Abbasi, known for directing ‘The Apprentice,’ has publicly apologized after being accused of inappropriate behaviour at a Golden Globes party earlier this year. On Saturday morning, Abbasi shared a statement on social media addressing the situation. He admitted that his actions had made someone uncomfortable and expressed regret. He claimed that he apologized immediately and followed up with another apology through his representatives the next day. Abbasi is no longer represented by CAA and Entertainment 360 following the accusation. However, the director denied that his departure from these agencies was linked to the incident. He stated that his decision to leave was based on his long-term career plans rather than recent events. The film, which stars Sebastian Stan as a young Donald Trump, has been well-received and earned two Oscar nominations. It has also been nominated for two Academy Awards, including best director for Abbasi’s work on The Apprentice, and best picture for The Lego Movie, which Abbasi also directed. He hopes that the focus will remain on the achievements of The Apprentice team rather than on this controversy.
